Chapter 142- Recognition

Chapter 142- Recognition

[Keeno POV]

Helping Eblana up, I realized she was trembling and could barely stand.

“You alright?” (Keeno)

All I got in response was a star stuck gaze.

‘I think I broke her.’ (Keeno)Reêad latest novels at novelhall.com

{Poke her horns.}

‘Ama, I’m trying to fix her, not seduce her.’ (Keeno)

{I don’t know! Mostima, what do we do!?}

“Why would I know?” (Mostima)

In my panic of accidentally breaking my new Valkyrie, I just tried something. I moved one of my tails and put it near her. Surprisingly enough, it worked and she suddenly regained awareness and buried her hands and face into my tail.

“...” (Keeno)

{She was right. Fluff heals all.}

“Who?” (Keeno)

{Don’t worry about it.}

Shrugging off my questions, I pulled my tail away, much to Eblana’s displeasure.

“You back with us?” (Keeno)

“What if I said no?” (Eblana)

A small ball of blue fire appeared next to me. Eblana looked at it and grew paler and paler after staring at it.

“Are you trying to immolate this whole section of the city?!” (Eblana)

Her ability to yell in a whisper was astonishing and I shook my head in the negative.

“I understand the fun in messing around, burning the time for it?” (Freya)

“Oh right! We need to get all of you hidden. Follow me.” (Eblana)

She started moving as quickly as her mood shifted and walked up to the rotting doors of the temple. As I expected, just moving up to them was enough for one of them to fall inwards and breaking into mushy pieces. Ignoring it completely she walked inside, followed shortly after by the rest of us. I was the last to go in and as I did I glanced at Huginn and Muninn who promptly flew off to do other business.

The inside of the temple was just as decrepit as the outside. Weeds and grass were growing through cracks in the stone floor and bat-like creatures were hanging in the eaves. The only thing in any kind of good condition was the statue in the center depicting a very familiar pair of faces.

“Fu and Moco, do they know about this?” (Keeno)

{Probably not. Hehe. Should I tell them?}

“Who?” (Eblana)

“Do it, Ama. They may bring Red and Ortilind along too.” (Keeno)

“Follow me and block it back. This is one of the few secret tunnels the shadows don’t know about.” (Eblana)

We all nodded and followed her, Mostima taking up the rear and securely blocking off the entrance. She then led us down the tunnel while following a purple flame for a long while until we came to a small cellar.

“This is our stop for now. It’s going to take a while for us to get to my own place, so we rest in these places until we get there.” (Eblana)

“Where exactly is your place?” (Pram)

“I have several, but the one the shadows don’t watch is under the aqueduct near the center of the city.” (Eblana)

“Why isn’t that one watched by these shadows? Judging by what’s happened so far today, he’s paranoid enough to keep you under strict watch constantly.” (Freya)

“Because it’s one of the biggest gathering spots for the Death Spirits. No one ever goes to places they like to gather unless they have something to hide, dispose of bodies, or are one of the crown’s secret labs. Oh, and one of those has fallen by the way.” (Eblana)

“That’s good. Now, we all need some rest and a certain dragon needs to come to terms with everything that’s happened so far. We’ll continue anything else in the morning.” (Keeno)

All were in favor so we all chose a suitably comfortable corner and went to sleep.

Chaos Realm:

Luna: ...Are we also like that Tamamo?

Tamamo: No clue. I don’t think so.

Atmos: ...

Luna: Anything you want to say, Atmos?

Atmos: Not while you’re smiling at me like that.

Luna: Whatever do you mean?

Atmos: Hey Luna, can I ask you a favor?

Luna: Weird change of subject, but I’ll bite. What do you want?

Atmos: Your help in making a very atmospheric scenery for a date with Grey.

Luna: Oh!? Tell me more and I’ll happily help.

Tamamo: ...

Atmos: I’m thinking me and him, big, pretty lake, moon and stars shining as a reflection when a shower of those shooting stars happens.

Luna: ...Why did I never think of that?! Of course I’ll help with that!

Tamamo: Atmos, I’m going to have to have a talk with you later.

Atmos: I’m also saying all of this so you two can have a very nice date. Maybe not exactly the same, but think about it, floating on Luna’s ship on a sea of clouds, nothing blocking your view.

Tamamo: ...You are fine this time, but not next time.

Atmos: Understood until I don’t.

Luna: What a very Atmos answer.