The Blue Mage Raised by Dragons

Book 6: Chapter 127

So, you found a sucker to do the tedious work for you, Lindyss said, raising an eyebrow at Tafel as the demon walked past her to access the wooden tablet. The cursed elfs hands continued to move as her knitting needles clacked against each other.

Tafel narrowed her eyes at Lindyss. Is that what you thought when I volunteered to make the itinerary after you said you werent doing it?

Remember to wear your mask when you go out, Lindyss said, ignoring Tafels question. You dont want people swarming around you while youre practicing at the smithery, right? Maybe you should take Vur with you; load him up in the spider.

Hes too big, Tafel said, gesturing behind herself where the outline of Vurs massive body could still be seen. He prefers sleeping as a dragon when were outside.

Makes sense, Lindyss said and nodded. The ground probably feels softer that way. Instead of being poked by everything sticking out of it, he crushes them flat and doesnt feel a thing.

Right, Tafel said. If theres nothing else, Ill be going now.

Here, Lindyss said and reached into her pocket. She retrieved a bat skeleton and stood up before placing the dead creature on Tafels head. The skeleton wriggled and clung to Tafels horns, grasping with its tiny skeletal fingers. A chaperone.

Tafel glanced up and tilted her neck back, but she couldnt see the bat skeleton because of how it was positioned. It was as light as air; if the demon hadnt seen Lindyss putting it on her head, she wouldnt have realized it was there. This is my chaperone? Tafel asked, making eye contact with Lindyss.

Yes, Lindyss said and sat back down. If you get into trouble, itll contact me. You might be targeted since you were seen with Vur.

Yeah, thats true, Tafel said and nodded. Jealous individuals, stalkers, opportunists, they were bound to appear. Rather than facing Vur directly, theyd choose side avenues to get in touch with him, and that included pestering his weaker companions. The demons eyes narrowed. I dont think Ill get into any trouble though.

Sure, sure, Lindyss said, her eyes focused on the half-finished sweater she was working on. Just think of it as insurance. I know how light my bat skeletons are; you wont even notice its there.

Other people will notice, Tafel said and pursed her lips.

Yeah, and? Lindyss asked, repositioning her knitting needles before going at it again, her needles clicking as they tapped against each other. People stare at you all the time because of your horns. It wont be any different.

Fine, Tafel said and let out a sigh. Is there anything else you want to stick on me before I go?

Lindyss glanced at Tafel, scanning the demon from head to toe. No. Thats all.

Excuse me, Kim Hajun said and scratched his head. This might be a bit sudden, but if youre going to the smithery, can you introduce me to Pan?

Youll have to introduce me to Pan first because I dont know who that is, Tafel said.

You dont know who Pan is? Kim Hajun asked. A wrinkle appeared on his forehead, but he quickly relaxed his face, causing it to go away. Hes a blacksmith that works at the smithery. He was there when you were refining orichalcum.

Tafel crossed her arms over her chest. All the blacksmiths were there when I was refining orichalcum, she said. Im not familiar with any of them; I dont even know their names, but if you still want me to introduce you to someone there, I dont mind.

Please, Kim Hajun said and angled his head downwards. It didnt matter if Tafel didnt personally know Pan. Similar to how people would try to get friendly with Tafel to become closer to Vur, itd be great if Pan got friendly with him to get close to Tafel. Thanks. I know it was sudden, but I appreciate it.

If you really appreciated it, youd show some sincerity, Lindyss said without looking up.

No, thats alright, Tafel said. You dont have to. With Melody around, it wasnt like the group was short on money. It wasnt like she needed his help either, not with the boatload of information they had received from the lords.

No, shes right, Kim Hajun said and shook his head before reaching into his pocket. Its only fair. He took out a card and offered it to the demon. Here. Youve seen this before. All you have to do is rip it to activate its power.

Oh, Tafel said and took the card. It had a drawing of Vurs paw on it. Vurs foot again?

Kim Hajun nodded. Its very cost-effective.

Makes sense, Tafel said and brought the card up closer to her face. This drawings really nice. Have you considered becoming an artist?

Kim Hajun chuckled. Thanks, he said. But I dont draw these cards myself; my innate ability does that for me, and it can only create cards.

Oh, Tafel said. Why dont you work with Geimeo then? He makes cards of every explorer, right? Even if all the explorers are done, you can make cards of the regular people.

Geimeo, Kim Hajun said and narrowed his eyes. Id avoid him if I were you. Hes not a good person.

Tafel blinked. What? Why?

Kim Hajun shook his head.

Tafel squinted her eyes. Just tell me, she said, you wouldnt have mentioned it if you didnt want me to know.

Kim Hajun exhaled. Hes an information dealer, the well-dressed man said. He even sells peoples information to other towers. It wasnt just once or twice people have lost opportunities or died because of Geimeos greed.

And no one does anything about him? Tafel asked, raising an eyebrow.

They cant, Kim Hajun said and shrugged. Hes an administrator of the tower, and he never leaves his region of management, the fifty-first floor.

Administrators sure have a lot of power, huh? Tafel asked. She glanced down at the root bracelet wrapped around her left wrist. If she wanted to know more about administrators, she could check the information at any time. As such, since it was so readily available, she decided to put it off for later when she was bored. Alright, Auntie, Im going now.

Bye, Lindyss said as she stared at her incomplete sweater, not lifting her head or moving her hands to wave at Tafel.