"Would you turn back if we said no?" Ruth said flatly as he prodded the fire with a long skewer. "It's do or die, I suppose."
Fantasy · Suji Kim
"We're short on time, so we'll have to set out early tomorrow," Elliot remarked, then regarded Maxi and Ruth with a worried expression. "Will that be all right with both of you?"
Fantasy · Suji Kim
Sidina paid no attention to his cold retort and continued cheerfully, "Now that I'm going, I prefer to be optimistic about it. A glum face makes only makes things more difficult."
Fantasy · Suji Kim
Ulyseon, who had listened in silence until now, muttered with a confused expression, "Then, who shall I go with? Am I to escort her ladyship as her guard or accompany Sir Riftan?"
Fantasy · Suji Kim
"The commander is right, my lady," Ulyseon chimed in with a bright smile as he laid his bedroll beside Riftan's. "You should rest now. You must be tired, after all."
Fantasy · Suji Kim
When Royald opened his mouth to retort, the tent flap opened once again. This time, it was Riftan who entered.
Fantasy · Suji Kim
A fireball whooshed to life in Miriam's palm. "Shall I burn you alive?"
Fantasy · Suji Kim
Evidently peeved, Anette clicked her tongue. "Try to do better, Max. I really want Royald to go. I must see this contemptible schmuck suffer a little."
Fantasy · Suji Kim
After carefully inspecting her cards, Maxi tossed in a few more buttons before throwing the dice. Several rounds later, it became clear the game was turning out very different from her expectations. The buttons were piling up in front of Anette.
Fantasy · Suji Kim
"If I lose, I go. It's as simple as that. I'm curious to see what this city of monsters is like anyway."
Fantasy · Suji Kim
While Anette stared at the deck of cards contemplatively, Maxi hastily ran through options in her mind. She might not be able to beat Royald, but besting a novice like Anette would not be too difficult. She quickly weighed up which of the two scenarios — drawing lots or playing dice — would be more likely to spare her from being selected.
Fantasy · Suji Kim
"Royald, don't you think it shameless for an experienced gambler to challenge a beginner?"
Fantasy · Suji Kim
"What? You've never played dice?" Royald asked in exaggerated astonishment. "Why not take this chance to learn? It's not complicated, and I would gladly guide you through it."
Fantasy · Suji Kim
Ulyseon's loud voice broke the silence.
Fantasy · Suji Kim
The Temple Knight commander appeared slightly taken aback by Celric's answer. As a man used to operating within a strict hierarchy, hearing someone in charge state that they needed to obtain consent from their subordinates was a foreign concept to him.
Fantasy · Suji Kim
Upon hearing her considered answer, Kuahel's delicate eyebrow twitched upward. His expression made it evident he wanted nothing less than their eager cooperation. Feeling the silent pressure, the mages exchanged glances among themselves.
Fantasy · Suji Kim
Upon hearing her considered answer, Kuahel's delicate eyebrow twitched upward. His expression made it evident he wanted nothing less than their eager cooperation. Feeling the silent pressure, the mages exchanged glances among themselves.
Fantasy · Suji Kim
"A commendable effort." He sounded as if he were complimenting a small child. "Did you start studying yesterday? Let me take a look."
Fantasy · Suji Kim
Dessy_Lusyanna_C_Y
"We're short on time, so we'll have to set out early tomorrow," Elliot remarked, then regarded Maxi and Ruth with a worried expression. "Will that be all right with both of you?"
Under the Oak Tree
Fantasy · Suji Kim