Chapter 13: Scam

"Some scams may give you a life-long lesson"

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[So a book will work the same. That book was created by that sinner but later that book got cursed by Hades and with so many magic spells somehow a will got created.]

"What do you mean?", Severus asked in bewilderment.

Noworry heaved a sigh and explained [That book has somehow become an independent entity. Although it doesn't contain a life form but that book is no less than a ticking bomb. Since it got a will, the book is searching for a new master because the earlier one is trapped]

Severus became annoyed, "Damn, now that is a problem. Can't the god destroy it?"

Noworry had no reactions upon witnessing Severus' annoyance. [It's not about destroying. That book had not harmed anyone. It only contains a will that wants to find a master. So even if they want to destroy it, they can't. To destroy or end something you need reasons. Since that book didn't commit sins, God can't punish it] Noworry stated.

Severus"...."

"Okay, I think I understand about the books and all but what about the monk?"

[Oh, yes monk. The monk which you met is a guardian of that book]

Severus was left speechless.

"Does a book need a guardian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[That book contains a will ] noworry deadpanned.

Severus"..."

"What is the role of a guardian?"

[Nothing. It just binds the will of a book so that it doesn't find it's master]

Speechless

"That's cheating"

[So what! Did you somehow think that wars are won just playing by the rules?]

Severus"..."

OKAY.

I CAN'T REFUTE THIS POINT

[That monk is the 49 guardians of that book]

"Why does he have knowledge of necromancy and magic spells?"

Noworry [...]

[Are you sure you were a knight, not a gatekeeper?]

Severus"..."

"What do you mean?", asked Severus.

Noworry sighed [Have you seen anyone going to a war without weapons?]

"No, even fools don't commit such foolishness", came a swift reply from Severus.

Noworry said in relief. He was afraid of Severus being a muddle head. [Thank goodness. You didn't become totally muddleheaded]

"So, they need to study magic and necromancy to detain the will of the book. What if they fail in their task?", Severus asked curiously.

[They need to inform higher-up in this case and also need to undergo punishments]

Severus"...."

[Don't make a face now. We need to take responsibility for our deeds. Don't we?]

"We need to take responsibilities", Severus agreed.

The more Severus got to know, the bigger the confusion was for him. "Okay, again I understand about the monk but there is still one thing that I don't understand"

[What?]

"Why did he get angry?"

[Anyone would be angry if the person whom they helped tells them that the food they served is poison or water from gutters. Won't they?]

"Severus"...."

"Che, I DON'T CARE if he is a guardian or whatever."

[Sure, you better complete your breakfast and tell what we are going to do next]

"NEXT"

Noworry [....]

"Can I not do breakfast today? I am already full of all the information you dumped on me. Hope I don't get indigestion"

Noworry [...]

[It's a medical soup that will help you to increase your stamina and will reduce the side effects of the curse in your body so it would be better if you drink it]

"Really"

[REALLY!!!]

Severus"...."

Severus scrunched his eyebrows in annoyance. That horrible looking green soup was giving him chills.

"Do I have to? Is it necessary?"

[Yeah, come on now. Don't chicken out and drink it]

"Ughhhh"

Severus made several faces but noworry didn't pay any heed to it. At last, Severus had to swallow that disgusting soup.

"Cough, cough, cough"

"I was right. This soup truly tastes like gutter water, Ewww"

[Are you a kid? Making faces and different sounds]

Severus "...."

[Now let's leave this place]

"Sure"

Noworry perched on Severus' shoulder and Severus went forward to open the door but before he could open the door from inside, someone opened it from outside middle-aged man came inside the room wearing a long gown with an oak tree brooch pinned on the breast pocket.

"Sir, how was your stay? Did you feel comfortable?

Severus"..."

Noworry [....]

Severus and Noworry exchanged glances with each other in confusion.

"What do you mean?", Severus questioned.

"Huh, didn't you like our service, sir? Was the food not to your liking or were the bed sheets weren't warm enough?"

"Don't even talk about food with me and bedsheets? Where are the beds in the first place?"

The man who came inside was confused.

"Sir, this is just a patio. You can't expect us to put a bed here. The bed was next door. Didn't you sleep there?"

Severus"...."

Noworry [...]

"I think we have some misunderstandings here. Isn't this place belonging to a monk, who was in this room earlier?

"Huhh...No sir, this isn't a private home or villa but a lodge"

"Lodge"

"Yes sir. This is a lodge"

"So, you don't know who that monk was?"

The man was confused but he still shook his head.

"Last night a monk came into our hotel to book a room and later informed us that he will be sharing his room with another man"

Severus"..."

"Oh, okay if that's the case. Now if all the confusions are resolved, can we leave this lodge"

"No, you can't "

"What do you mean by no?"

"You can leave sir only after paying the bill"

"BILL!!"

"Sir please pay the bill and evacuate the room. We have a guest -in-waiting"

Severus was dumbfounded.

Bloody scammer, scoundrel monk, Severus cursed.

Severus reluctantly paid the hefty bill.

"Damn my wallet is near empty, that scammer really scammed us"

[He did] noworry joined the conversation

"Uffff, you better not meet me again, scoundrel", Severus hissed in annoyance.