Jeffery exhaled as he leaned back in his seat, placing his mug of beer down on the table in front of himself, off to the side. Sitting across from him, on the other side of the playing mat, there was a man sporting a bitter expression. You cant be serious, the man said, staring at a particular shiny card lying on the table amongst an assortnt of other cards depicting the explorers within the tower. This new Erde expansion pack is a crock of alligator manure.
Jeffery shrugged, unable to find fault with the other gamblers words. It is what it is.
The other gambler stared at the shiny card placed down on the table. It depicted a woman with black hair and purple eyes. She had a pair of horns on her head, and a staff in her hands. Underneath her feet, there was the depiction of a clocks face. These cards should be banned, the gambler said, staring at golden text embossed on the cards surface. Take another turn after this one. Repeat thirty tis? Are you serious?
Jeffery shrugged. Tafels a ti mage capable of speeding people up and slowing them down via magic, the retired guide said. She can increase the speed of soones actions by up to thirty tis. If you think its unfair in card form, you should see her take action in person.
What am I supposed to do? the other gambler asked, dropping the cards in his hand onto the table. Whoever plays Tafels haste card wins the ga.
No, Jeffery said, shaking his head. Youre thinking of Tyrant of the Towers Vur; thats what his card does.
The other gambler fell silent. How much does the Erde set cost?
About ten tis the standard price, Jeffery said, nodding his head. You know how scalpers are.
Damn. The other gambler threw a bag of geums on the table before sweeping up his set of cards. He glared at the card depicting the smiling demon before standing. Ill be back.
Good ga, Jeffery said, packing his cards up as well, placing them all into one neat deck. He shuffled it as he looked at the other patrons within the bar. Then, he put the deck away into a case before taking out another one with black patterns on the back of each card. Whos next? I still have the Corrupted Ones deck to try out.
This is boring.
Jeffery turned his head to look at the bluish-green caterpillar positioned on his shoulder. I told you exactly what Id be doing, the retired guide said. If you have a problem with watching play Geio cards, then you shouldve said sothing before we ca here.
I didnt think youd find such a boring ga so interesting, Garlic said. Rather than playing cards with explorers on them, why dont we go find these explorers and have them perform tricks for us? Well learn so much.
Sure, Jeffery said, nodding his head before reaching out to pick up his mug of beer. Let just whip out the authority granted to as soone whos never passed the second floor. Ill make those explorers dance and sing for you any ti.
It hasnt been that long since Ive hatched, but I know everything about sarcasm, Garlic said, staring at Jeffery with his beady eyes.
The retired guide shrugged. Use your inherited knowledge to amuse yourself then.
Are you going to sit here and play cards all day? Garlic asked.
Yes. The old man sipped on his beer. Im retired, so Im allowed to do whatever I want until Im dead or out of money.
Where do you keep your money? Garlic asked, crawling down the old mans arm towards the root bracelet wrapped around his wrist. Let spend it for you.
***
The Light Lord frowned as she stopped in front of a set of wooden double doors. Crunching, chewing, and swallowing sounds were coming from behind it as if a starved beast had been given a carcass to eat. Ashley pushed open the doors, and a strong, pungent sll assaulted her nostrils. A large white dog was sitting at the head of a table, holding a fork and knife in its front right and front left paws respectively. Broken red and orange shells with globs of glistening at akin to lobster at were displayed on the plates covering the table.
Sir Selddup swallowed the Oebu Sin flesh he was chewing before turning towards Ashley. The white dog licked its lips. This isnt Erde, Sir Selddup said. Are you lost?
Ashleys expression darkened. How can I get lost with the root bracelets positional tracking? she asked before shaking her head. I want you to co to Erde with .
Sir Selddup blinked, his utensils clanging against the table as he lowered his front paws. And why in the world would I do sothing like that with a bad owner?
Because I need you, Ashley said, nodding her head. Youve seen Vur and Tafel; you know how strong they are. If I want to thrive on Erde, I need your help. We make a great team.
Your definition of team is making act like a mount while you shoot your gun while sitting on my back, Sir Selddup said. Why cant you act as the mount and carry around while I launch spells at our enemies?
Because youre the dog, Ashley said. The other way around doesnt make sense. She pursed her lips upon seeing Sir Selddup ignore her and reach for another cooked piece of bug. Youre faster than when it cos to running, so it only makes sense for you to be the mount.
Im better at eating than you, so why did you eat steak and lobster while I ate dog food, huh? Sir Selddup asked.
Ashley furrowed her brow. Because youre a dog? The Light Lord tilted her head. Look, are you going to Erde with willingly or not?
Bite .
The Light Lord shrugged as her root bracelet flashed, a rifle appearing in her hands. She grabbed the barrel and positioned the gun as if she were holding a two-handed mace. Suit yourself, Ashley said, raising her weapon over her head.
Wait! Sir Selddup shouted. Crazy owner, stop!
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