Book 6: Chapter 44

Book 6: Chapter 44

Jeffery didnt say anything. All he did was sip on his mug of unknown liquid and watch as the group who had hired him bickered about what to put in the betting pot. He wasnt sure why a head-sized muffin was worth as much as ten dragon scales, and he wasnt sure how the shirtless man was going to even obtain dragon scales, but it wasnt Jefferys place to comment.

Do you two want to participate as well?

Evidently, it was Jefferys place to comment. He turned his head towards the horned woman, who was looking at him and Kax. Sitting not too far away from Jeffery, the red-haired man was likewise drinking from a mug while sitting with a wall behind him. Kax coughed, choking on his drink, as he raised his head and pointed at himself.

Yes, you two, Tafel said. If you have things you can spare for a bet, and if you want to search for the unique hidden piece, then why not have some fun and make it a competition?

Kax scratched his head. I dont think I. Kaxs eyes glazed over, and a second later, he put the mug to the side and stood up, unsheathing his crystalline, bone axe. He walked over and placed it down on the table beside the muffin. Kax bets his axe.

Tafel stared at the now-weaponless man. Are you sure you want to bet your weapon? she asked and raised an eyebrow.

Hey, give him a break, Stella said from Vurs shoulder. The man doesnt have anything else. He already sold away his soul, remember?

Yeah, thats why itd be really unfortunate for him to lose his axe as well, Tafel said before shrugging. Well, they could always return the axe or get Kax a replacement weapon if he refused the return. She picked up the axe and handed it back to Kax. At the very least, take it with you while you search for the hidden piece. Theres no need to make yourself weaker. Its going to be tough to beat Vur; youll need all the help you can get.

Vur turned his head towards Jeffery. What do hidden pieces look like? he asked. What am I looking for?

Its usually a conspicuous object located within a hidden location, Jeffery said. Youll know it when you see it; at least, thats what everyone whos discovered a unique hidden piece has said.

That method must not apply to the first floor because I doubt no ones seen it yet, Stella said. She crossed her arms and furrowed her brow. Unless? What if it does apply? Vur, we have to check out all the places it seems unlikely for other people to go: tops of mountains, bottoms of seas, within the clouds, and deep inside volcanoes!

Vur nodded. Diamant will check the mountains. Mistle will check the seas. Zilphy will check the clouds. Sheryl will check the volcanoes.

In that case, Ill participate as well, Jeffery said and stood up. He walked over before taking a wrapped object out of a bag on his waist and placing it on the table. It made a soft clanking sound as it made contact with the icy surface. This is a hidden piece I obtained from the first floor thirteen years ago. Its a set of armor.

A set of armor? Tafel asked and stared at the wrapped object. It was even smaller than the muffin she had taken out, how was a set of armor supposed to fit in that tiny little ball? Can I open it?

Jeffery grimaced as he nodded.

Tafel undid the packaging, and her face contorted as she pulled out a triangular-shaped garment with pawprints on it. Is this underwear?

To be more specific, its outerwear, Jeffery said. If you read the description from the root bracelet, youll see you have to wear it on the outside of your clothes for it to take effect.

I can also see why you held onto it for thirteen years, Tafel said, her face expressionless. No one in their right mind would wear a pair of briefs with pawprints on them over their clothes in public. She reached into the packaging and pulled out another piece of cloth. It was a long white rectangle. I see it comes with a cape.

Yes, both have to be worn at the same time for you to activate the equipment skill, Jeffery said.

Clothes provide skills here? Lindyss asked, taking a look at the garments in Tafels hands.

Apparently, Tafel said and held up the underwear and cape. This has the skill Hundred Puppy Massacre according to the root bracelet.

Does it summon a hundred puppies to maul your opponent? Stella asked upon hearing the name.

No. Tafel shook her head. It summons a hundred puppies for your enemies to fight while you run away.

It, uh, only summons ninety-three puppies now, Jeffery said and cleared his throat. Ive had to use it a few times.