Chapter 91: That''s A Steal!Now free from that stifling cage, I was now in a position where I had to satisfy Lapis'' curiosity.

    "Now, show me that trick." [Lapis]

    There wasn''t really much in mind since I had come up with the idea on the spot.

    ("Maybe I could try using |Mimic|?") [Solace]

    Looking at her expectant eyes, I knew I didn''t have much time to ponder over it.

    "|Mimic|. |Wardrobe|." [Solace]

    Quickly using my skills, I took a human form and quickly clothed myself.

    "Oh~. I didn''t expect a spirit to have |Mimic|." [Lapis]

    "What can I say? I''m different." [Solace]

    Lapis tilted her head.

    "I suppose." [Lapis]

    ("I suppose?") [Solace]

    The way she said it was odd. It was as if she was saying it while knowing something I don''t.

    "I wonder... What god favors you?" [Lapis]

    "None probably." [Solace]

    "From the looks of it, I believe you." [Lapis]

    "..." [Solace]

    I said that as a joke. Instead of getting laughs, I received emotional damage.

    "In any case, what were you doing here?" [Lapis]

    "I was trying to get somewhere." [Solace]

    "And that "somewhere" is?" [Lapis]

    "Orinda." [Solace]

    "Orinda?" [Lapis]

    She brought a hand to her chin.

    "That''s quite far from here." [Lapis]

    "How far?" [Solace]

    "I''d say six months by foot." [Lapis]

    That''s when my jaw dropped.

    ("Nakros, what the hell?! Why''d you send me so far away?!") [Solace]

    That was also when Lapis gave me a suggestion.

    "How about this? You work for me for a bit, and I''ll take you to Orinda." [Lapis]

    "Nah, I''m in a rush. I have a deadline to get there." [Solace]

    "How long?" [Lapis]

    "It''s..." [Solace]

    It took me a second to do the math. I spent about a day in Camerina mine and about three days at Armsdale. My time limit was three months so I had a lot of time on hand.

    "Almost three months." [Solace]

    "Then we''re fine!" [Lapis]

    "...Elaborate." [Solace]

    Lapis gave me a smug look.

    "I''m not trying to brag, but I AM the great sorcerer of the moving tower." [Lapis]

    "Okay, and?" [Solace]

    She didn''t seem to like how I said that.

    "And? I''ll have you know that we''re currently INSIDE the moving tower." [Lapis]

    "I still don''t see where you''re going with this." [Solace]

    Lapis sighed.

    "This is why non-intellectuals are difficult to deal with." [Lapis]

    "Woah woah woah. How dare you call me that." [Solace]

    Lapis then gave me a threatening look and summoned shreds of blue fire around her hand.

    "Do you want to continue with this or move on?" [Lapis]

    "...I''d like to move on, thanks." [Solace]

    I knew I had fire resistance, but no way in hell am I going to fight someone with a title like that.

    "Now then. If you were to use your brain correctly, I am offering to give you a ride within my tower. In exchange you will serve as my assistant and research subject." [Lapis]

    "Wow, the terms sound- wait, research subject?" [Solace]

    "Well, my tower can take you to Orinda within a month and a half. However, I don''t want to do it for free." [Lapis]

    Her reasoning did make sense. However, I wasn''t sure what she''d do to me for research.

    "That''s very enticing and all..." [Solace]

    "I''ll pay you too." [Lapis]

    "Okay, but-" [Solace]

    "Room and board is included." [Lapis] sea??h thё N??eFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Hold on-" [Solace]

    "You will be treated to delicacies that many have not tried before." [Lapis]

    Not going to lie, that did tempt me the most. Free food, and they''re rare delicacies? That''s a steal!

    "If that''s not enough, I''ll even teach you magic and skills sometimes. If you''re lucky, you can probably obtain some good ones in my library." [Lapis]

    Alright, that one was the last straw.

    "Deal!" [Solace]

    As soon as that word exited my mouth, Lapis gave me the most devilish look I had ever seen in my life.

    "Heh." [Lapis]