The Blue Mage Raised by Dragons

Book 6: Chapter 193

Do you think its over? Tafel asked, turning her head towards Lindyss.

Hard to say, the cursed elf said with a frown. Dragons are straightforward, but the phoenixes might try something. She shrugged. They might be waiting to ambush Vur once he drops his guard.

Tafel pursed her lips. What are you trying to say?

Exactly what it sounds like, Lindyss said, raising an eyebrow. Phoenixes are underhanded; its in their nature. She gestured towards the portal. If those phoenixes attacked Vur now, it wouldnt be the first nor last time a phoenix pretended to surrender to drop their opponents guard.

Ive seen Mr. Skelly fake a surrender, Tafel said.

Yeah, Lindyss said, nodding her head. Humans are underhanded too. Whats your point? The cursed elf sighed upon seeing the disgruntled expression on the demons face. Look. I never said being underhanded was bad; all I was saying is always keep your guard up around a phoenix. You shouldnt trust a mouse to guard your rice, and you shouldnt trust a phoenix without the appropriate amount of strength to resist if they decide to rip your face off one day.

Tafel stared at the cursed elf, who had gotten completely wasted with a phoenix she had just met the other day. If you say so, the demon said and nodded. Well, if I make an appearance now, do you think the phoenixes or dragons would attack me?

If I were a phoenix, Id hold you hostage upon finding out you were that terrifying dragons wife, Lindyss said, gesturing towards the portal where Vur was towering over the phoenixes and dragons still. When youre there, ask him where hes getting all his mana from.

Tafel tilted her head. Was the cursed elf saying it was safe? Go and ask Vur where hes getting his mana from because the phoenixes wouldnt do anything to her? Go and get kidnapped, but while shes kidnapped, ask Vur a question? A frown appeared on Tafels face as she turned her attention back onto the portal. Her eyes widened.

Whats wrong? Lindyss asked, turning her head to the portal as well.

No, its not that, Tafel said and gestured at the scene. She scratched her head. I forgot about Mary.

Are you sure shes the only one youre forgetting? Lindyss asked, the image of a woman riding a dog with an automatic rifle strapped to her back appearing in the cursed elfs mind.

Tafel rolled her eyes. I told you already, she said. I left Emile and Susan with their mother. Theyre not lost or forgotten. She furrowed her brow. Where is Mary, anyway?

Wherever she is, I bet shes wondering the same thing, Lindyss said.

Although it was most likely true, Tafel wasnt going to say it out loud. She pursed her lips and stood up. Well, it looks like theyre just talking for now, she said. Im going through. There were hundreds of dragons and phoenixes on the other side of the portal, a sight frightening enough to make any seasoned adventurer pee their pants, but Tafel didnt hesitate to jump through; after all, most of those dragons and phoenixes were barely conscious.

Vur blinked and looked up. He held out his paw and created a ball of air with the help of Zilphys power. Tafels descent slowed as she made contact with the air ball, and she landed safely on Vurs palm. Hi, Tafel, Vur said, bringing his leg down to his chest, holding the demon near his torso. Is everything okay?

Tafel nodded. I just figured since there wasnt any action happening, Id come to listen in on the conversation.

Oh, Vur said and blinked. But I wasnt done yet.

Tafel looked around at the listless beasts staining the ground. What else do you have to do? she asked and raised an eyebrow. Volearden and Malvina were the only ones left standing. If the Oebu Sin insect swarm attacked now, the dragons and phoenixes would be in serious trouble. Speaking of the Oebu Sin. Tafels eyes widened. What about Ashley? Shes still waiting for me to open a portal.

Vur shook his head. Let her wait a little longer, he said. Sir Selddup is with her; theres nothing to worry about.

Alright, Tafel said. She wasnt sure why Vur trusted the dog more than Ashley, but if Vur felt it was okay, then it was okay. He usually wasnt wrong about things. By the way, Auntie wants to know how youre managing your mana so well.

Mana? Vur asked before nodding. Thats easy. Theres lots of phoenix fire around, so I absorb it and turn it into mana.

Wait, Tafel said. What?

Exactly, Malvina said, hopping over to Vurs side, her legs acting as springs bouncing her along. What?

Im curious as well, Volearden said and nodded his head.

Vur looked around. It seemed like even the phoenixes on the ground were looking up at him. He tilted his head to the side. I turn the phoenix flames into mana.

But how? Malvina asked.

Vur furrowed his brow. The same way you turn mana into phoenix flames, he said, but you do the opposite instead.

Thats not how it works, Malvina said, turning to look at Volearden with an uncertain look. The armored dragon nodded. Malvina nodded in return before looking up at Vur.

Vur shrugged. I dont care if you dont believe me, he said before looking around. Who else wants the fight between dragons and phoenixes to continue? All the beasts lying on the ground shifted their gazes away, unwilling to meet Vurs eyes. Seeing as none of them were willing to reply, Vur nodded. Now, after fighting each other, you have to make up to each other. I want everyone phoenix to apologize to every dragon, and I want every dragon to apologize to every phoenix.

The dragons and phoenixes exchanged glances with one another. Upon seeing their unwilling expressions, Vur slammed his tail into the ground, causing it to crack and fracture, parts of the surface breaking and sinking into the tunnels below. Now! Vur said, his imprint glowing as white light accumulated in his mouth. I dont have all day.