Book 6: Chapter 6

Book 6: Chapter 6

Vur walked ahead of Tafel and Lindyss, the undead rabbit guide held within his arms. The portal had taken them to an underground tunnel without any source of light other than the one in the distance. The lack of light wasnt a problem; two rows of spherical phoenix flames floated in the air behind and ahead of the group, illuminating the way much like torches on a castle wall.

Now, remember, youre the ones who tore the towers invitation, rendering it invalid, Hyeonnam Tokki said. Since thats the case, you can only enter through the regular admission area. Then againthe rabbit turned around to peer over Vurs shoulder at his companionsonly Vur Besteck wouldve been allowed inside, so its actually better this way.

Is there anything we have to know about the regular admission area? Tafel asked. Is the invitations only purpose to let someone inside the tower by bypassing this area?

The invitation also included some bonus geums, the currency of the tower, Hyeonnam Tokki said. As for things to watch out for in the regular admission area. The skeletal rabbit paused and tilted its head to the side. Despite the lack of fur and other fleshy surfaces, its cowboy hat remained in the same position. You absolutely cannot question the administrator. Every time the tower conducts a tutorial round for potential entrants, the administrator is granted the authority to kill one person to show off the towers prestige. Usually, anyone who acts up is singled out and executed to keep everyone else in line.

Is the administrator strong? Vur asked.

The skeletal rabbit nodded. Very strong.

How strong?

As strong as a lich. Do you know what a lich is? Its a nearly immortal entity capable of wielding vast amounts of dark magic.

A lich? Vur asked and glanced behind himself. Auntie, theres a lich inside the graveyard, right?

Lindyss nodded. If the rabbits talking about the same kind of lich.

Oh, youll be surprised by what comes out of your mouth when youre about to be eaten, Hyeonnam Tokki said and fiddled with the laces on his boots. He didnt have thumbs, so it took a while for the rabbit to get his boots looking how he wanted.

So, when you swore on your name as Hyeonnam Tokki that youd be really useful for the admission, you? Tafel asked, not finishing her question.

Lied my furry patootie off. Hyeonnam Tokki glanced behind at himself. I suppose it cant be counted as furry anymore.

It cant really be counted as a patootie either; theres only bone, Stella said and nodded.

Right, Hyeonnam Tokki said, agreeing with Stella before looking at Tafel. If you were in my situation, youd do and say the exact same things as me. He raised one bony paw up, stopping the demon from replying. The last groups coming. Its better to stay quiet and patiently wait for the administrator to descend lest you give him a reason to single you out. Even if he cant kill you, that doesnt mean he wont unfairly dock your points out of bitterness.

Vur scratched his belly and stared at the skeletal rabbit. Is the administrator an animal like the guides?

No. Why?

Vur shrugged. If he was, I was thinking about eating him. His gaze drifted towards the polar bear, the guide with the most followers. Are you friends with that bear?

Does my answer matter? Hyeonnam Tokki asked.

Vur blinked. Huh. I guess it doesnt.