Novel Full Chapter 1198: Day Off
Chapter 1198: Day Off
Cara mumbled in satisfaction as she dreamed about all the lovely things that were going to happen to the Giants when they entered the space, and then the fun they were going to have when they got ejected after just one day of exploration and the dungeon reset.
She just wished that she knew for sure whether it would let lots of them in, or just five at a time.
If she knew that, she could have made a better design for them.
Dana and the Elf were waiting for Karl to return, while Button was in dragon form, swimming in the lake.
“Sorry I took so long. I’ve got everything sorted out now, and we’re back at the Alliance House.
Matilda’s assignment should be finished, we just need to report it to her.” Karl explained.
“And did Cara get everything that she wanted?” Dana asked.
“All that and more. The issue with the other space should be all sorted out now, and the Titan Clan came to investigate, but didn’t start any trouble before I left.
They’ll decide if the space is worth messing with, but I altered the array that was creating the effect enough that they shouldn’t be able to change the output again.
Given a few years, the effect should fade enough that System Activations start like normal. Perhaps sooner, as the mana on that continent is so dense.”
“Then what is the plan for today?” Dana asked.
“Well, I think that Button is voting that we splash around naked in the lake for a few hours, then maybe a nice lunch on the mountain? Cuddle and meditate on the truths of the universe for a while, then join the ladies for a dinner?” Karl suggested.
Dana tried not to laugh at Button’s enthusiastic cheering.
The little dragon wasn’t sure what meditation was, but if it was used in the same sentence as cuddling, it should be a form of nap. After swimming all morning, she could always use a nap, even if she was still supposed to pick up the afternoon chicken eggs.
Once they realized that Karl and Dana weren’t busy with anything important, more of the caretakers who had the day off came to join the party. They set out blankets, brought snacks and tea, and generally doted on Button and the young Elf, who Karl had just learned was named Lyric.
Karl changed into swim trunks, and Button came splashing out of the water in dragon form.
{I want cute swim clothes too.} She complained.
Karl checked Rae’s space quickly, and found a ruffle trimmed black one-piece bathing suit among the piles of swimwear.
That should do for Button.
“Here, equip this, it will look good on you.”
Button looked confused for a second after she transformed back to human, she had never equipped an item before. But once she held the swimsuit and focused on wearing it, everything happened smoothly.
“Oh, that is cute. If you have one in forest green, that would be even better.” One of the ladies suggested.
Karl nodded. “I will see if I can get one made later. I only had black in that style available, but stock is fairly low right now, and most of the swimsuits are made for adult bodies.”
“That could be an issue. We only have a few children here, so I hadn’t thought about needing children’s fashion. Now, Lyric would be fine in a bikini. But it would just look wrong on Button.”
The older woman simply smiled and stepped into the water up to her neck before removing her dress and throwing it to Lyric on the shore.
The Elf hung it from a branch, so the ‘freshly washed’ dress could dry out, and Button ran back into the water in her new swimsuit to join the fun.
That started a mass exodus from the shore, with clothes left on blankets or hung over branches, depending on whether the wearer decided to rinse them in the lake first.
It was the perfect change of pace.
Nobody needed to get anything done today, just play at the beach. After an hour or so, one of the Druids made a waterslide, with water magically created at the top. That appeared to be a favourite game for the caretakers, as Lyric immediately brought out a bunch of painted wooden hoops for the one coming down the slide to try to gather before they came to a stop.
Unfortunately for Button’s big plans, her energy level did not last until lunch, and she was already beginning to nod off when the sandwiches were brought out.
“I’m not asleep. I swear I’m awake. Can we fly up to the mountain for our nap?” She pleaded, right before her eyes drooped closed again.
Karl laughed, and held out an arm to Lyric as he picked up the sleeping dragon.
“Do you want me to give you a ride? It’s faster to fly. If you don’t, it’s a long walk up the mountain.”
Dana had an odd smile on her face as she watched Karl carry the pair up into the air, but she didn’t say anything, and instead decided to play rock paper scissors with Lyric, to keep the Elf from panicking about the heights.
Lyric was a Druid, but she didn’t have a skill that would let her fly. At least not yet.
[We should find a way for them to gain experience. Something that will give them skill points so that they can fill out the Druid skill tree faster than just taking care of plants.
Elves might live a long time, but I heard the others mention that they’re getting about one skill point a year. That’s much too slow.] Dana messaged Karl.
Karl nodded. [I think that I have the right spell for that. Or I can make one. Like a smaller Trial Tower for them to practice inside.]
That would also be a wonderful addition to the Tiny World for other visitors.
But before he started on a constructing a trial tower, they had a whole day of relaxation planned, and a sleepy dragon to put down for her nap.