The woman who had silenced Keith stared at Mary with a frown on her face. Although the robed woman suspected her current bosss ntal capacity due to the armored woman wanting to slay a dragon for the sake of a pet, she hadnt realized just how severe the ntal deficiency wasuntil now. After discovering the dragons capturing our people, you want to send more people into the dragons lair by themselves? To what? Be captured as well?
Mary frowned as well. Why had the plan made much more sense when Keith had first proposed it to her, and why did it seem so ridiculous now that the robed woman comnted on it? It was Keiths idea.
That explains a lot, the robed woman said and rolled her eyes. She shook her head. Although the plan is poorly thought out, the concept isnt that horrendous. Rather than sending people in to worship Grimmoldesser, itd make much more sense to establish a religion around the cursed dragon out here, and when he gets curious, we take him down. Disguise the ballistae as ceremonious items, perhaps as decorations around an altar. It wouldnt surprise if a dragon like Grimmoldesser had an inflated ego.
Wont that take a while? Mary asked. How long will it take to establish a religion, and how long will it take for Grimmoldesser to notice it?
Do you really think a dragon-slaying plan can be accomplished instantly? the robed woman asked. Slaying a dragon is a grand undertaking; small steps have to be taken first. It cant be accomplished in one day. If you could do kill a dragon that fast, you wouldnt have hired us.
Mary took in a deep breath. So, how long do you think itll take?
The robed woman shook her head. It depends on the timing as well. If Grimmoldesser doesnt show up by himself, or if we arent ready the mont he appears, we could be waiting for large amounts of ti. Things have to be perfect, and even if youre prepared, you still have to wait for the right opportunity. I estimate itll take at least a year for us to have a shot.
Marys brow furrowed. You didnt bring a years worth of supplies when we ca here, she said. Your leader claid it would only take a month at most.
That was before we knew about the existence of other dragons, the robed woman said. If it was just Grimmoldesser, it wouldnt take as long, but we didnt expect to run into his whole family. You hadnt inford us of that.
I was the one that ordered you to gather intelligence, Mary said. If anyone shouldve inford anyone, it shouldve been you informing .
The robed woman blinked. While thats true, youre still the leader of this expedition. As such, youre the one thats responsible for verifying the information.
Marys expression darkened. Under normal circumstances, anyone who spoke to her this way would be disposed of. Unfortunately, she needed this cheeky womans help. What do you need to establish a religion?
People, the robed woman said. We already have our figure of worship, Grimmoldesser. All we need are so people to worship him. Why dont you take us back to civilization? Well work together to gather a large population to bring back here. You dont have to worry about us running away, not with half of our companions being held hostage by the dragons.
Mary stroked her chin. Let think about it, she said. Her gaze swept over the rcenaries. Ill talk with each of them individually first. Maybe one of you will have a better plan. She went to the nearest rcenary and brought him away.
The fifth mber of the Dragon Slayers ca up to the robed woman. Even if we kill Grimmoldesser, how are we going to save Keith, Danielle, and Joseph from Grimmoldessers family?
The robed woman raised an eyebrow. I didnt expect you to be such a sentintal person, she said. After getting caught by dragons, the chance of surviving is overwhelmingly based on whether or not the dragons want to let you go and not on anything else. Theyll understand if we dont co back for them.
The fifth mber of the Dragon Slayers stared at the robed woman. After a long mont, he exhaled and patted his chest. Thank goodness, he said. I thought you were really planning on dragging us to our deaths there. He glanced at Mary, who was talking with one of the rcenaries. What about her?
Once she takes us back to civilization, will she be able to locate us if we change our identities? the robed woman asked and rolled her eyes. She gets lost going to the bathroom; itll be a miracle if she can find us after we disperse.
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Tafel leaned back and exhaled. After conversing with the Recordkeeper, she finally figured out how to perform the second spell in the Tricksters Book. Unfortunately, even though she hadnt tried it yet, she didnt think it would have an effect on Vur just based on the spells description. However, that didnt an she wasnt going to try it. Her horns glowed silver, and a portal opened beside her. She walked through and imdiately covered her eyes. A dazzling golden glow filled her vision, nearly blinding her. She squinted and lowered her hand, barely able to make out the outline of a building. Was this the company house that Vur had built? Why was it so shiny!? Vur? Are you here?
A portion of the building split open. Tafel hadnt realized that section of the building had a door. The surface was smooth, glossy, and seed like one continuous piece. Once the door was open, the offensive glow was angled away from Tafels face, allowing her to see sowhat properly. Vur beckoned at her from the doorway, inviting her to co in. With an unsure expression on her face, Tafel stepped through the massive entrance that could easily accommodate a dragon. Just by looking at the slabs of gold that made up the doors, she wasnt sure if she was strong enough to push them open. Luckily, she could still enter and exit with her portals; otherwise, how embarrassing would it be if she couldnt leave the company house by herself? Tafel took in a deep breath while looking around the interior. Which architect designed this place?
Vur patted the brown runes on his forearm. Deedee did.
Tafel nodded. Fire him.
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