Chapter 97. Miscellaneous
While Roku mastered new abilities, equally intriguing events were unfolding elsewhere...
Bumi and Toph were up to something, with a visibly nervous Lao lurking nearby.
At the highest level of the postal service, a peculiar scene was taking place—one that no longer surprised the employees working there.
"Just once! Come on!" Toph pleaded with her beloved honorary grandfather, making the most pitiful face she could muster.
"Your parents will give me disapproving looks again," Bumi shook his head, though it was clear this was a well-rehearsed act between the two. All to ensure onlookers would say, "Our King resisted until the very end! He's not to blame!"
"No one will find out, right?" Toph glanced at the two male handlers and the female worker. They nodded quickly. Who would dare speak against the ruler and the daughter of the most influential person on the continent? Look elsewhere for fools!
"Fine, fine, you've convinced me, you silver-tongued girl!" Bumi relented, or rather, let himself be persuaded. Turning their backs to the others, Toph and Bumi exchanged mischievous winks. Of course, all their movements were plainly visible to everyone...
"Launch us!" Bumi commanded, already seated in the cargo crate. As Bumi himself put it, "When someone else launches you, the fun doubles!"
"Give it your strongest push!" Toph eagerly added, addressing the pale-faced earthbenders, each hesitating to be the one to do it. After all, none of them wanted to be accomplices in this situation. They knew full well that Lord Lao did not approve of his daughter's antics.
"Alright, alright!" The younger handler resigned himself to his fate, closing his eyes as he pushed them forward.
"Yee-haw!" Toph squealed joyfully, throwing her arms up.