Josephs eyes shot open, and he turned his head to the side. He had slept by the fire, sleeping with his body hunched over, his torso propped up by his sledgehamrwhich looked a bit deford. A familiar face ca into the camp, and Joseph frowned. What took you so long? Wheres Danielle?
Keith scratched his head. How was he supposed to explain the situation? Do you rember Vur?
His Majesty?
Yeah, Keith said and nodded.
Is this a trick question? Joseph asked. If it werent for the fact the party had been running away from Vur, would they be here now after having their ship invaded by Mary? Stop speaking in riddles. Why cant you ever say things directly?
When I say things directly, all of you keep telling to shut up, Keith said, making a face. Upon seeing Josephs eyes narrowing, Keith cleared his throat. Grimmoldesser is Vurs uncle. Helping Mary kill him is a bad idea.
I know its a bad idea, Joseph said. Do you think I want to risk my life for a crazy woman? Shes trying to slay a dragon because its targeting her pet turtle! Did you already forget how badly she beat us on the boat? Joseph exhaled and took in a deep breath. Where did you learn that information, and what happened to Danielle?
We were kidnapped by Grimmoldessers children along with all the other scouts, Keith said. I talked them into letting go, but they have a cruel pet goat, and it made one of the baby dragonstheres two by the waycurse . I told them Id be able to convince you into backstabbing Mary during the hunt for Grimmoldesser, and if that doesnt happen, then apparently my soul will disintegrate bit by bit until Im left with an empty husk of a body.
Joseph furrowed his brow. And I assu Danielle and the rest will suffer bad ends if we dont help Grimmoldesser during the fight?
Im not sure, Keith said and shrugged. I was more worried about getting myself away from there; I mightve forgotten to ask. He crossed his arms over his chest and t Josephs glare with his eyes. If you were the one kidnapped by dragons, youd have made the sa choice as .
Joseph exhaled again. Perhaps, he said. Did the dragons give you a way to contact them?
No.
Do you know where theyre keeping Danielle and the rest of the scouts?
Yes.
There are only two baby dragons there? What about Grimmoldesser? Do you know where he is?
Dont tell youre planning on attacking those two dragons, Keith said and made a face. Werent you listening to the part where I said I was cursed? If we dont cooperate with them, my soul will disintegrate. Do you know how painful that is? I dont, but I dont plan on finding out!
Curses can be lifted, Joseph said. His eyes narrowed. What do you think will happen if we capture Grimmoldessers children? Do you think hell trade his life for them? Even if hes an evil dragon, hes still a parent in the end, no?
Boss man, are you really not going to consider the fact Grimmoldesser is Vurs uncle? If we help him deal with Mary, well be killing three birds with one stone: Vur will likely forgive us; Grimmoldesser wont eat us; and Mary wont be around to kill us. What does kidnapping Grimmoldessers children do? I die of a curse; Grimmoldesser hates us; Vur will hunt us down to the very end; and most importantly, I die of a curse!
Joseph rubbed his chin. Who do you think is stronger between Vur and Mary?
Vur, Keith said without hesitation. Hes a dragon. If Mary was capable of killing a dragon by herself, do you think shed be asking us to help her?
Joseph raised an eyebrow. That makes a lot of sense, he said and looked Keith from head to toe. The curse youre put under mustve jumpstarted your brain.
Keiths expression darkened. So, were helping Grimmoldesser, right?
Well see what happens, Joseph said. How about you bring to the place where Danielle and the rest are being held captive? Ill negotiate with those two baby dragons.
The baby dragons arent the issue, Keith said and shook his head. You have to be wary of the pink-eyed goat. She has a na, but Im not sure how to pronounce it. Are you sure you want to go? You might get cursed too.
***
Tafel waved a piece of dripping bear at in front of Vurs nostrils. His nose twitched, and his eyes creaked open. He let out a yawn as he sat up, Tafel moving the piece of at away to prevent him from bumping into it. Good morning, Vur said and rubbed his eyes with the backs of his hands. He leaned over to the side and wrapped his arm around Tafels waist, pulling her closer to the bed. He rested his head against her stomach and yawned again before closing his eyes. Snooze?
Tafel scratched Vurs head. No snooze. I want to show you sothing.
Vur sighed and leaned back, sitting upright on the bed. He turned his head to the side of the room, where the Recordkeeper was feasting on a plate of bear at. Vur turned his head back to Tafel. What is it?
Tafel took a step back and waved her hand. A thin film of mana appeared in the space between her and Vur. Look.
Vur scratched his belly while Tafel took a step to the left.
Can you see where I am?
Vur furrowed his brow. Youre over there, he said and pointed at Tafels image. Before Tafel could say anything, Vur pointed towards the right. But you sll like youre over there. Strange.
The film of mana disappeared, revealing Tafels figure, which was being pointed at by Vur. What do you an my sll is over here? You can sll ?
I can sll a lot of things, Vur said.
Tafel frowned. I guess this spell doesnt work too well, huh? she mumbled. She nodded to herself. Alright, Im going to learn the second one.
Vur looked around. Was that it?
Yes, that was it, Tafel said. Sorry for waking you. If youre hungry, here. She reached into a portal and pulled out a tray of cookies. Fresh from the oven. Make sure you dont lose the tray, or your grandma will be upset with again.
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