Chapter 190: Surprise

Chapter 190: Surprise

As Im walking barefoot on the cold stone floor, I realize that something weird is going on. The square stones look sharp, and they are not well-placed that means they have parts that stick out and can cut into your foot. But in this case, its like theres an invisible layer that makes you float one or two inches above the surface. Call me crazy, but I swear I hadnt noticed before.

Only God knows what the purpose of this is. But as I walk, well-washed and rested, its definitely not my top question for the place's owner at the moment.

I find Valarith, Levener, and Lord Juler still reading books as if they were mechanical figurines. They are not doing anything in particular, nor are they faster than a normal person. They are simply reading, taking notes, rarely contemplating what they found.

Yo.

No one raises their head when I call them, and I have to wait a couple of minutes before one of them does. And its my least preferred choice.

I take a better look at Levener. You know, if he didnt have the super creepy black threads going in and out his lips, he would be a good-looking man. Probably in his late thirties or early forties. The guy is built like a tank. His shoulders are so broad he could probably crumple a thick sheet of steel with a tackle.

After another minute, Lord Juler and Princess Valarith look at me as well.

Young Joey Luciani, we are studying matters of great importance. Princess Valarith has finally appraised me of her knowledge and the motive of her decision.

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Lord Juler gives me a sympathetic smile in response.

Yes, it isit certainly is, Lord Juler passes a hand through his long Gandalf-like beard. But its nice. Even the semblance of life is better than ethereal oblivion.

Meh, when I asked if you wanted a body, you said no to me. Whats so special about this chick that you went all crazy about it, huh?

I admit Im speaking with a pinch of jealousy.

Disrespect for the Princess shall not

For the first time since the start of the conversation, Valarith moves. She simply raises a hand at Levener, and her disciple goes silent.

The Princess is the last documented [Hero] of our kind, Joey Luciani. She also has Royal blood. Among the Vanedenis, there are certain practices that... suffice to say that her natural talents are legendary. And the fact that shes still alive and kickingat first, I thought she had betrayed our kind. But then I discovered that shes simply embarked on the greatest fight our people have ever faced.

Lord Juler goes silent for a moment.

Are you doing a pause for suspense and effect? I ask with a sigh.

A fight against fate!

I click my tongue and yawn.

Whatever, Lord Juler. Please, spare me the theatrics and shorten this whole thing. Thank you.