lv 1 skeleton

chapter 42

“Did you call for me Ms. Valenor?”

“Hm, don’t forget that he’s still a king, isn’t calling him out by his name a bit too casual?”

“Um…I agree with you and will be more careful. Dwarf King Inor, please gather your top stone masons, your Lord requires it.”

“Yes! They will arrive shortly.”

Valerno had relayed my wishes without needing any instruction. I petted her mane to commend her newfound initiative.

“Johra don’t, that’s a very sensitive spot for me. I might sneeze or cough because it’s too ticklish and end up burning Inor.

“Hihic”

Inoru immediately wore a terrified expression.

“I apologize Dwarf King.”

“Please don’t incinerate me, there are so many alcohols which i haven’t sampled yet! hahahah!”

Fortunately Inor was an easy going king. He spoke to me about his obsession with drinking and even going on about tales of how he would ignore the advances of pretty women in favor of new ale. His story was only cut short when the masons entered the hall.

“Is that them? Your most skilled masons?”

The one with the fullest Dwarven beard among them walked forward and responded in a haughty tone.

“Did you summon us? We only get involved for large projects and our fee is very expensive.

Clatter!

I tossed out a pouch filled with jewels, landing before their feet.

“Consider this as the deposit, if you complete the task I’ll reward you with a wagon full of platinum.”

One of the masons stepped forward to inspect the pouch. As he pulled out a large gem, his eyes went wide with greed. Without giving it a second thought he shouted out.

“When do we start? Let’s get going!”

Valenor turned around signalling us to get on her back.

“Get up here!”

“Hiyap.”

“Woo, we’re riding a dragon!”

The twenty or so mason dwarves joined me on Valenor’s back, but even then it was quite spacious up here. It was hard to hold back my laughter as we seemed they looked like tiny insects crawling on her back.

‘What’s so funny Johra? I can feel you are trying to stop yourself from laughing.’

‘It’s nothing Valenor, just that the tiny dwarves look comical compared to your size. Also you should take your new passengers into account and fly at lower speeds.

“Common Dwarves, hold on tight!”

Flap! Shuuu!

Within seconds we had left the Magma Hall behind us and were zipping through the air

Waaah!

One of them had already fallen off but Valenor reached out and caught him with her claw.

“Hu hu, thanks for the save.”

‘Valenor, I know it’s difficult for you but do try to slow down. I’d rather not have any deaths on this trip.”

“Okay Johra, I got it.”

“Long live the Dwarves!”

“ Curses… my beard is freezing over!”

“Save me!”