The Blue Mage Raised by Dragons

Book 6: Chapter 20

Vur yawned and glanced around while scratching his belly. The group had gone to the recruitment area, a public plaza where guilds and clans agreed to set aside their differences to acquire new individuals into their groups. Of course, just because the guilds and clans agreed to hold back on the violence didnt mean there wasnt any competition. Dozens of people were standing around the plaza, their gazes and attentions directed towards the entrance.

Its crowded as usual here, Gaegukja Yeol said and narrowed her eyes. Her body blazed with a white light, and the people nearby let out gasps and shouts as the temperature drastically increased around them. They shuffled out of the way, and like how a school of fish avoiding a shark creates a void around the predator, a pocket of space was formed in the crowd for Vurs group to walk through. Gaegukja Yeol nodded at her handiwork. Thats better.

I think Im understanding the towers rules a little, Tafel said, raising an eyebrow. As long as youre strong, no one will stop you, huh?

In a sense, Gaegukja Yeol said and beamed. As long as youre causing less trouble than the trouble youd cause if someone tried to stop you, then youre fine.

Tafel hummed to herself and observed the crowds expression. Most of the crowd was looking away, keeping their whole bodies turned away from her group. There were a few confused individuals who were staring, but they were wearing clothes befitting a newbie. Other people in the crowd were already nudging the gawkers, telling them to stop.

Tafel stared at the flaming woman that everyone was avoiding. How come there are only humans here? Guides were animals, administrators were fire spirits. Shouldnt the tower have been a bit more diverse? Why was the recruitment area filled with regular humans and almost nothing else?

Think of it as the human district, Gaegukja Yeol said. If you want to see more spirits, youll have to go to the spirit district. If you want to see more demons, youll have to go to the demon district. I defaulted to the human district because Vurs displaying himself as a human.

Vur looked around. Wheres the dragon district?

Dragon district? Gaegukja Yeol asked, her mouth spreading open into a smile. As if theyd open something so pedestrian. Theres a dragon floor, but theres no dragon district.

Vur rubbed his chin before grunting in agreement. What floors are the dragons on?

Gaegukja Yeol giggled, tiny flecks of flame bursting into existence around her. She pointed straight at the ceiling. Theyre way up there.

Vur raised an eyebrow. At the very top?

Close, Gaegukja Yeol said. They occupy the ninety-first floor. She examined Vur from head to toe before giggling again. I wonder how long itll take you to get there. If youre interested, I can help speed up your trip.

Were here to find Mary, right? Tafel asked before Vur could respond.

Vur nodded at Tafel. If we ask the dragons for help, itll be very easy to find Mary. He looked at Gaegukja Yeol. Were interested.

Great, Gaegukja Yeol said and clapped her hands together. Instead of a thudding sound, a light puff escaped from her palms when her hands collided. As I said, well sponsor you, and youll climb the tower.

And what do you get out of sponsoring us? Lindyss asked.

Ill be very straightforward with you, Gaegukja Yeol said. If your abilities are only just average, then well be taking the profits you make from hunting while clearing the different floors of the tower in return for providing a safe climbing experience. Eventually, youll be expected to climb in organized groups with the other people weve sponsored, and a percentage of your profits will be paid to the clan.

Ahem. Stella flew out of Vurs chest and cleared her throat. Our abilities are way above average, the fairy queen said. Likeshe held her left hand out, angling it towards the groundif this were average, thenshe raised her right hand way up towards the ceilingthis would be us.

Youre better than all the newcomers, yes, Gaegukja Yeol said. And youre even stronger than me, but in the tower, that isnt saying much. There are many, many people stronger than me in the tower. Gaegukja Yeol grinned. That being said, Im sure each and every one of you are quite exceptional. Since thats the case, well be using you to our own advantage by giving you missions thatll help both of us. Perhaps clearing out a field, so our newcomers can hunt the leftover weaklings, you know, that kind of stuff. She waved her hands, causing trails of flames to arc while following her movements. All of it is detailed in the papers just up ahead.

Stop!

Gaegukja Yeol blinked and turned her head. Someone really just shouted in her direction? Was it because of that little bit of heat she had given off earlier? Her head turned to the side, and a familiar red-haired figure came into view. The only reason why Gaegukja Yeol remembered him was because of the screams he had let out when Lindyss claimed his soul.

Kax Ammer, the red-haired man, gritted his teeth as he approached Vurs group. His skin turned as red as a cooked lobster from the heat radiating out of Gaegukja Yeols body. He took in short breaths as he walked up to Lindyss and glared at her with clenched fists. His muscles rippled as he raised his right foot and stomped it against the ground. He pounded his chest with his left hand which was balled into a fist. I, Kax Ammer, submit! He dropped to his knees with his left arm still pressed against his torso. Wherever you go, I shall follow, Master.

Tafel stared at Lindyss with an accusing expression. Werent you supposed to take their souls after they died?

Absolutely, Lindyss said and furrowed her brow as she looked down at the kneeling man. Alright, as your master, I order you to live out your life to the fullest. Make fond memories you can look back on; I heard they help keep you sane for longer after you die.

Wait, Kax said and raised his head. His eyes were wide, and his jaw hung open. He gestured towards himself with his right hand, not moving his left arm away from his chest. You are rejecting my, Kax Ammers, loyalty?

Lindyss shook her head. No, Im not rejecting your loyalty. Im saying youll be more useful to me when youre dead, so come back to me after youve kicked the bucket. From now until then, youre free to do whatever you want.