Chapter 116- Chatting with Emma and Fafnir

Chapter 116- Chatting with Emma and Fafnir

[Keeno POV]

I woke up in Fafnir’s cave. It was dark, only lit by a golden fire. Emma and Fafnir sat by it while Pram and Freya slept nearby, holding each other close. Sigurd was nowhere to be seen and my two feathered friends were perched on a root that was hanging from the roof of the cave. Somehow sensing my presence, Fafnir turned around and smiled.

“Welcome back, little one. Was your rendezvous with you previous one good?” (Fafnir)

I got up and walked over to the fire as I answered.

“Good doesn’t describe the wonderful time enough. I don’t think there are any words to express how happy I am or how fun it was and look.” (Keeno)

I held out my hand to the two, showing off my ring.

“It’s beautiful, my Lady.” (Emma)

“...That’s a treasure worth the hoard of every dragon, past and present. I’ve never seen such a thing of beauty, us excluded.” (Fafnir)

{And the best thing about our rings, we no longer have to worry about those pesky angels and their eavesdropping. Some of the materials it’s made out of is halo light and embed with a spell I made for the same purpose.}

All three of us let out quite sounds of awe and I look at my ring with even more feelings of happiness. We all admired it a little longer before looking up again.

“Why were you two still awake?” (Keeno)

“I’ve been getting a weird feeling lately and it’s becoming harder to ignore.” (Emma)

“I am the same. It’s like the grudge of the land is returning.” (Fafnir)

“...Ama, I’m just guessing here, but with no Dead Zone...” (Keeno)

{Undead. A lot of undead. The only saving grace about this is that the grudge has basically all condensed in the nearby city. So, I’d say get ready for a horde.}Visitt novelbin(.)co/m for the latest updates

“Ugh. If it’s not one thing, it’s another in this country.” (Keeno)

“Lady Amaterasu, is there a timeline we have, or should we be ready at a moment’s notice?” (Emma)

{Well, Keeno would be more the one to ask that, but if I had to guess, you have a few more days, maybe a week at most.}

“How would I even tell; I can’t even feel this feeling Emma and Fafnir are.” (Keeno)

{You’ve just gotten used to feeling a lot of grudge. Fafnir would be the same, but seeing as her body was revived not too long ago, that affects her mind and abilities. Emma, being a Valkyrie and being close to you, who is a giant magnet of grudge didn’t get to feel much of it either. They are a bit more sensitive to the feeling. Or at least that’s what I think. But none of you need to worry about it for the moment, so calm down.}

“Hmm. Oh, Fafnir, there are a few things I would like to ask you. I have been meaning to for the past few days, but I kept getting either distracted or just forgetting, but would you mind staying here and helping Emma out? With the Dead Zone gone, someone needs to coordinate with the Death Spirits and keep things in check, and I thought you’d be perfect for the role, being half Death Spirit yourself now, among other reasons.” (Keeno)

“Of course, my little one. While I would like to see this world and how it’s changed since my first death, I can wait, after all, I now have eternity to do so. Plus, this one here is interesting. While I won’t say anything about your obvious expectations about our relationship, I do wish to get to know her more. Especially if she is special to you. I will also need to meet these other two you have claimed as family at some point.” (Fafnir)

“I’ll arrange that. Now, the second thing is, once we clear up, or at least assist in this upcoming crisis, would you mind flying me, Pram, and Freya out of Falheim? Just dropping us off at the other end of the buffer zone is fine, but I could really do without walking for a month just to get back to civilization after who knows how long of being here.” (Keeno)

“Of course. I cannot have one descended from me not know the joy of flying freely through the skies at least once in their life. It’s just a shame you were born with those tails instead of wings.” (Fafnir)

“...But I really like my tails...” (Keeno)

“Ah! T-that’s not what I meant, my little one...I-I did not mean to insult your beautifully fluffy tails in the slightest...I-I just meant that you would be even more beautiful with a pair of wings to go with them...P-please don’t hate me!” (Fafnir)

“Faf, I think she’s messing with you.” (Emma)

“I’m not though, I really do like my tails, and you’d know if I wasn’t upset about it.” (Keeno)

She deflated a little at me calling her by her name again, but she recovered quickly and looked me in the eye while waiting for me to continue.

“Please, keep them safe. While I know Freyr is now king, that doesn’t mean everyone will immediately start following him. I’m sure there will be people that go after anyone that seemed close to him, so Emma and Sigurd need to be protected at all costs.” (Keeno)

“That’s only natural, my little one.” (Fafnir)

“I’m a bit surprised you didn’t mean Freyr.” (Emma)

“He’s a nice guy, I guess, and a decent leader, but I have no attachment to him. As far as I’m concerned, my contract with him ended the second Fafnir told him to become king with so many witnesses. Of course, I’m still waiting for the scales, but I can use a proxy, if either you or Sigurd don’t mind doing so. I’ve said it many times, Pram is the saint, I’m not. I’m not going to stick around long enough to somehow be dragged into power struggles and political whatever here. It may seem irresponsible, but who cares because I sure don’t. I have other things to do, and I can’t spare the time.” (Keeno)

“Emma, you must be careful as well. Human politics are always a pain to deal with. People know your connection with Keeno, and some will want to take advantage of that.” (Fafnir)

“Then I just need to stick close to you, don’t I? No one wants to steal the maiden away from the dragon that’s captured her, after all.” (Emma)

“...” (Fafnir)

“Um...” (Keeno)

{Hush, Keeno. Let them have their moment.}

Fafnir was lightly blushing, and though Emma said the words, she was as well.

“...T-*ahem*That aside, I will do my utmost to protect your special people here, my little one.” (Fafnir)

“Thank you...now, I feel tired, so I’m going to try and sleep a little. You two should sleep as well.” (Keeno)

“Good night, my Lady.” (Emma)

“Rest well, my little one.” (Fafnir)

“Same to you two.” (Keeno)

I moved over to my bedmat and laid down and several minutes later, I succumbed to sleep.

Chaos Realm:

Luna: ...Why did I have such a weird dream right after a nice date with Tamamo?

Hehe. No clue.

Luna: You know something!

No I don’t!

Luna: Stop lying or at least try to not make it obvious about it!

Order: What is she talking about?

Don’t worry about it, Order. It’s something to do with some time shenanigans and other Chaos Realms outside mine. The less you know, the less confused you’ll be. And Luna, don’t worry about it.

Order: Ok.

Luna: Fine. But I’ll get you back one of these days for trying to trick me.

I look forward to seeing what you try.