The City of Spires: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG (Newly Summoned Demoness Book 3) by Erios909

Author:Erios909 [Erios909]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Erios Writes
Published: 2024-12-02T00:00:00+00:00

Diplomacy 4

Yolani hurried across the footbridge, her steps quick and purposeful as she made her way to the mushroohum arena island.

A strong wind buffeted her, making walking on the bridge annoying.

The drop below didn’t even register as terrifying, thanks to the thick clouds contained by Contia’s Celestial Engine. It was still a bit much for her, though… sometimes she missed Neftasu’s walls and ceiling. Not as much as some others.

From what she had heard, there was an entire group of refugees that couldn’t go outside at all. The sky was just too much for them.

Reaching the other side, Yolani breathed a sigh of relief. She noted the four guardsmen standing idly by the colony entrance.

“Henri!” she called out.

Her friend turned and waved back at her. “You okay?” he asked.

Yolani nodded.

“Is it really necessary to have the guards haul the supplies?” Henri questioned.

“Yes,” Yolani replied. “The potions are valuable and need protection. Even if there aren’t many thieves, we still should be careful with them.”

Henri nodded. “You’re the boss, Lady Oracle.”

She raised her chin at him and gave him a warning humph. “Yes, I am.”

He laughed, and they headed to the entry point. The heavy steel door opened with a rush of air.

One of the guards wrinkled his nose. “Ugh, it smells terrible in there.”

Ignoring the odor, Yolani pushed into the warm, humid atmosphere. Really, she was the lady here—if she could handle it, so could they.

They hurried down the stairs and into the main chamber, heading straight for the alchemy station.

The station was a hive of activity. Allie worked diligently, her hands moving with practiced precision as she mixed ingredients and monitored bubbling concoctions.

A group of young mushroohums scurried about, their tiny baskets overflowing with freshly picked fungi.

“Need any help?” Henri asked, greeting Allie with a friendly smile.

Allie glanced up, her face brightening. “Almost got the next batch done,” she replied, wiping her brow with the back of her hand.

Yolani leaned over the counter. “How’s progress been?”

Excitement danced in Allie’s eyes. “I’ve improved the effectiveness by adding young glow moss plucked by the mushroohum tenders. Not sure why it works, but I figured it out when the tenders brought me a fresh batch.”

“That’s great!” Yolani exclaimed, genuinely impressed.

The potion process reached its conclusion, and Allie carefully filled several vials with the shimmering liquid. She packed them meticulously in a crate, cushioning them with dried grass. The guards hefted three of the four crates, ready to transport the precious cargo.

Yolani glanced at Henri, then Allie, before reaching for the fourth crate herself. Henri frowned, stepping forward. “I can get it,” he offered.

“That’s fine. I can handle it,” Yolani assured him, her grip tightening on the crate.

She turned to Allie. “You probably need help to clean up, right?”

Allie blinked, confusion etched on her face. “Huh, um, yes?”

Yolani flashed Henri a smile. “You should help her deal with the rest of the alchemy.”

Without waiting for a response, she turned on her heel and hurried after the other guardsmen, a cheerful tune humming from her lips.

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