naruto-story Book 6: Chapter 28
Book 6: Chapter 28
Book 6: Chapter 28
Vur munched on a piece of caterpillar meat, the chunk of flesh as large as his head. It looked like a steak, but instead of brown and red, it was a mixture of black and green. Despite the relatively unappetizing colors, Vur didnt complain. He was in his human form, but the caterpillar flesh was disappearing at an alarming rate.
This tastes a lot better than I thought it would, Stella said from her spot on the table, which happened to be close to Vurs unused utensilswhich admittedly were all of them.
Huh? Erin asked from her spot on the table. She was sitting next to Lindyss plate. You havent eaten bugs before? What do you usually eat?
Bear, Stella said, not looking away from her food.
Bear? Erin asked.
Bear. Stella nodded. Vur has a lot of bear.
I shouldve found a dragon to stick by, Erin said and glanced at Vur. The fairy queens head turned to look at Lindyss. The only thing this elf feeds me is alcoholic drinks.
I dont feed you anything, Lindyss said. You swipe my drinks.
Erin rolled her eyes. If you dont want me to take your drinks, why do you always make two of them?
I make three of them now, Lindyss said, giving Erin the stink eye. I always made two of them at the start, so I wouldnt have to make the second one after the first one already helped me relax.
Auntie, you shouldnt drink that much, Tafel said. Its not good for you.
I wouldnt have to drink so much if some peopleLindyss glared at Vur before glaring at Tafeldidnt cause me so much stress all the time.
Vur nodded. Since those people arent here with us now. You should take this time with us to relax.
Zilphy, Vur said. Shes a gust elemental.
Excuse me, Zilphy said, placing her hands on her body where her hips shouldve been. Im a squall elemental now. She glanced at Gaegukja Yeol and narrowed her eyes, the emeralds glinting in the light. Listen here, theres someone who really has the hots for you, and its none of us present at the table.
Oh? Gaegukja Yeol asked and raised an eyebrow. Youre talking about Kim Hajun, yes? I heard everything while watching over the admission exam.
Wait one damn second, Deowi said and slapped his hand against the table. He turned his head towards his sister. You said I was slacking because I was sleeping on the job, but youre literally not at your job! Doesnt the admission exam take three days? Its not even the second day!
Ive already established good relations with the promising individuals, Gaegukja Yeol said and crossed her arms. As for the people that didnt finish yet, well, do we really want them?
You have a point, Deowi said and nodded his head as he leaned back in his seat, pressing the sole of his foot against the table. It was made of metal, so instead of catching fire, the area around Deowis foot glowed orange instead.
Wait, Tafel said. You were spying on us during the exam?
I was monitoring the examinees, Gaegukja Yeol said and beamed at Tafel. Its not spying the same way guards arent spying on people who approach their station. Keep in mind, unless youre in your own private residence, there can be eyes on you at all times inside the tower.
Tafel scratched her head. She looked at Vur. Should we get our own place?
Definitely, Lindyss said. She glanced at Gaegukja Yeol. Whats the towers stance on turning someone into an undead puppet to occupy their residence?
Gaegukja Yeol fell silent. Against.
Against just the residence part? Lindyss asked. She drummed her fingers against the table. I havent been chastised for turning Hyeonnam Tokki into a skeleton yet.
Gaegukja Yeol pursed her lips. The questions you ask make me uncomfortable; it feels like Ill become an accessory to a crime if I say the wrong words.