Book 9. Chapter 30: Embracing the Chaos
Jake adjusted the collar of his illusionary tunic, his broad shoulders currently disguised as a massive, slightly dopey-looking Fire Troll. Beside him, Fhesiah looked radiant even in their illusionary disguise, appearing as a rare, fiery elven woman with a lovely red dress that accentuated her curves…. Despite being in her kitsune form. He supposed the tails were easier to tuck compared to her thick reptilian tail, and there were no horns to worry about.
Jake was a bit skeptical. “We really need disguises for this?”
“Definitely. It’ll be easier for you to relax if you don’t have to worry about anyone recognizing us. And plus, it’s fun.”
They hid their auras to appropriate levels, ensuring they didn’t cause much of a commotion…beyond Fhesiah’s looks.
The magma-lined market was a sweltering, roaring assault on the senses. Goblins shouted over the hiss of elemental vents, and the air was thick with the scent of roasted meat and sulfur.
The two tried out some delicacies, snacks, and treats sold, the two enjoying them as they took in the sights. The mood in the city was good, the war nearing its end.
Fhesiah moaned as she took a bite of her stuffed pepper. “Mmm, now that magma popper is good. Hot and spicy, just how I like it.”
Jake tried one too, smiling as he enjoyed the treat that would burn and kill an Earth human–in more ways than one. Even he had to dull down the spice and heat with magic, as the fiery mana contained within amplified the sensation. The cheese often found in stuffed peppers had been replaced by a sweet sauce of some kind, reminding him a bit of sweet and sour sauce, but a bit more earthy and mixed with some meat.
“See? The world isn't just arrays and raid bosses, Husband,” Fhesiah purred, leaning against his thick, only partially illusionary arm. “Sometimes, you just need to get out here and appreciate the chaos.”