Chapter 116
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Chapter 116
Hows the hammer treating you, Decker? I asked as they entered the forge floor. This was only the second time theyd come down this far since our initial meeting. The first time had been to get the promised hammer.
I freaking love this thing. Decker had a huge smile. It feels like waving around a hammer half its weight, and it has an explosive attack that can pulverize a boulder, and it recharges as I continue to fight.
Glad it works. I frowned as I saw that not just Deckers group had come down, but Ezras group as well. I glanced upward. Poor Chompy, never stood a chance.
Youve got to be kidding, Ezra scoffed. You keep improving that bloody thing! Even with multiple groups of us it still managed to take out Scott and Marcus.L1tLagoon witnessed the first publication of this chapter on Ñøv€l--B1n.
I snickered. Serves you right. Sorry about Scott. I shrugged. At least thatll go to helping me recoup the cost of rebuilding Chompy.
You didnt have it target Marcus? Aaron asked sternly. Did you?
I plead the fifth. Ezras group had been down several times since our initial deal, and each time I had to rebuild Chompy, improving him. So, why are you down here together? You do know its bad etiquette for groups to team up in dungeons that are not designed for large groups.
Sorry about that, Aaron was trying to hide a smile. We needed to make sure we got down here so we could talk with you, and with the strength of that beast of yours that wasnt a guaranteed thing.
You couldve talked with Michael on the micilium floor, I suggested. Youve used him to relay stuff before.
We couldve, Jessica agreed. But this is probably a better conversation to have in person.
I was immediately on edge. Maxwell was up on the micilium floor himself, and Raven was out stalking through the dungeon hunting down unsuspecting groups. Shed been doing that for the last week, and one time shed died. That had scared her, but it had worn off fairly quickly. That particular group had become a mini boss that now wandered the floor after I got a hold of them.
Whats going on? I asked, already checking the mana reserves in my armor and the soul energy reserves stored within Mercy. I didnt think Aaron would turn on me, especially not now, but I didnt know about Ezra.
Easy big guy, Tucker said, wincing. I noticed the glare from Ezra.
Can you tell us where that is? Ezra asked.
No. I will not tell you where that is, I said flatly, doing my best to note their expressions. It is safe under the control of someone far more powerful than any of us. If the worst happens and you do feel inclined to seek me out, Im sure you can find your way to him and then do what you can to help him.
You seem awfully composed for someone facing imprisonment inside a jar for 100 years, Ezra noted.
Could you flee and let the dungeon go? Jessica asked.
I ignored Ezras pointit was simply the way it was. That has been a hot debate between me and my friends, I assured her. My reason for staying is complicated. I might find help in Tehomal, but at what point do I stop running?
There is a connection here? Aaron said with sudden interest.
I closed my eyes and sighed. I hadnt meant to pass on that information. Yes, there is, but evidently this particular region is incredibly dangerous. But thats not the reason I stay. I stay because there is something deeply wrong with Olattee. Youre right, there is no information in this ziggurat that would indicate that. But what I have seen the clerics do and summon to this world all points to one thing.
What is that? Ezra asked.
I summarized what we had found with the hidden cult. There is never a reason strong enough to summon something like that. I may be evil, but Im evil with a lowercase E. What they are doing, like what the Blood Sultanate did, is an evil far greater than meIm talking uppercase E.
So, you intend to stay and fight because Ezra trailed off. You want to stop them? If you are truly from Earth and trapped here, your life is legitimately on the line. Why would you risk it like that? Heck, youve told us, we can do our own investigations to prove what you have said and launch our own crusade.
Youre right, I said. But to quote an old movie: Now, we must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil that we must fear most. And that is the indifference of good men.
Ah, Boondock Saints, such a great movie, Decker smiled.
Well do what we can then. Aaron had clearly been rooting for me to leave, but I think he knew there was no convincing me.
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Chapter 116
Hows the hammer treating you, Decker? I asked as they entered the forge floor. This was only the second time theyd come down this far since our initial meeting. The first time had been to get the promised hammer.
I freaking love this thing. Decker had a huge smile. It feels like waving around a hammer half its weight, and it has an explosive attack that can pulverize a boulder, and it recharges as I continue to fight.
Glad it works. I frowned as I saw that not just Deckers group had come down, but Ezras group as well. I glanced upward. Poor Chompy, never stood a chance.
Youve got to be kidding, Ezra scoffed. You keep improving that bloody thing! Even with multiple groups of us it still managed to take out Scott and Marcus.L1tLagoon witnessed the first publication of this chapter on Ñøv€l--B1n.
I snickered. Serves you right. Sorry about Scott. I shrugged. At least thatll go to helping me recoup the cost of rebuilding Chompy.
You didnt have it target Marcus? Aaron asked sternly. Did you?
I plead the fifth. Ezras group had been down several times since our initial deal, and each time I had to rebuild Chompy, improving him. So, why are you down here together? You do know its bad etiquette for groups to team up in dungeons that are not designed for large groups.
Sorry about that, Aaron was trying to hide a smile. We needed to make sure we got down here so we could talk with you, and with the strength of that beast of yours that wasnt a guaranteed thing.
You couldve talked with Michael on the micilium floor, I suggested. Youve used him to relay stuff before.
We couldve, Jessica agreed. But this is probably a better conversation to have in person.
I was immediately on edge. Maxwell was up on the micilium floor himself, and Raven was out stalking through the dungeon hunting down unsuspecting groups. Shed been doing that for the last week, and one time shed died. That had scared her, but it had worn off fairly quickly. That particular group had become a mini boss that now wandered the floor after I got a hold of them.
Whats going on? I asked, already checking the mana reserves in my armor and the soul energy reserves stored within Mercy. I didnt think Aaron would turn on me, especially not now, but I didnt know about Ezra.
Easy big guy, Tucker said, wincing. I noticed the glare from Ezra.
Can you tell us where that is? Ezra asked.
No. I will not tell you where that is, I said flatly, doing my best to note their expressions. It is safe under the control of someone far more powerful than any of us. If the worst happens and you do feel inclined to seek me out, Im sure you can find your way to him and then do what you can to help him.
You seem awfully composed for someone facing imprisonment inside a jar for 100 years, Ezra noted.
Could you flee and let the dungeon go? Jessica asked.
I ignored Ezras pointit was simply the way it was. That has been a hot debate between me and my friends, I assured her. My reason for staying is complicated. I might find help in Tehomal, but at what point do I stop running?
There is a connection here? Aaron said with sudden interest.
I closed my eyes and sighed. I hadnt meant to pass on that information. Yes, there is, but evidently this particular region is incredibly dangerous. But thats not the reason I stay. I stay because there is something deeply wrong with Olattee. Youre right, there is no information in this ziggurat that would indicate that. But what I have seen the clerics do and summon to this world all points to one thing.
What is that? Ezra asked.
I summarized what we had found with the hidden cult. There is never a reason strong enough to summon something like that. I may be evil, but Im evil with a lowercase E. What they are doing, like what the Blood Sultanate did, is an evil far greater than meIm talking uppercase E.
So, you intend to stay and fight because Ezra trailed off. You want to stop them? If you are truly from Earth and trapped here, your life is legitimately on the line. Why would you risk it like that? Heck, youve told us, we can do our own investigations to prove what you have said and launch our own crusade.
Youre right, I said. But to quote an old movie: Now, we must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil that we must fear most. And that is the indifference of good men.
Ah, Boondock Saints, such a great movie, Decker smiled.
Well do what we can then. Aaron had clearly been rooting for me to leave, but I think he knew there was no convincing me.
Chapter 116Hows the hammer treating you, Decker? I asked as they entered the forge floor. This was only the second time theyd come down this far since our initial meeting. The first time had been to get the promised hammer.I freaking love this thing. Decker had a huge smile. It feels like waving around a hammer half its weight, and it has an explosive attack that can pulverize a boulder, and it recharges as I continue to fight.Glad it works. I frowned as I saw that not just Deckers group had come down, but Ezras group as well. I glanced upward. Poor Chompy, never stood a chance.Youve got to be kidding, Ezra scoffed. You keep improving that bloody thing! Even with multiple groups of us it still managed to take out Scott and Marcus.L1tLagoon witnessed the first publication of this chapter on Nvl--B1n.I snickered. Serves you right. Sorry about Scott. I shrugged. At least thatll go to helping me recoup the cost of rebuilding Chompy.You didnt have it target Marcus? Aaron asked sternly. Did you?I plead the fifth. Ezras group had been down several times since our initial deal, and each time I had to rebuild Chompy, improving him. So, why are you down here together? You do know its bad etiquette for groups to team up in dungeons that are not designed for large groups.Sorry about that, Aaron was trying to hide a smile. We needed to make sure we got down here so we could talk with you, and with the strength of that beast of yours that wasnt a guaranteed thing.You couldve talked with Michael on the micilium floor, I suggested. Youve used him to relay stuff before.We couldve, Jessica agreed. But this is probably a better conversation to have in person.I was immediately on edge. Maxwell was up on the micilium floor himself, and Raven was out stalking through the dungeon hunting down unsuspecting groups. Shed been doing that for the last week, and one time shed died. That had scared her, but it had worn off fairly quickly. That particular group had become a mini boss that now wandered the floor after I got a hold of them.Whats going on? I asked, already checking the mana reserves in my armor and the soul energy reserves stored within Mercy. I didnt think Aaron would turn on me, especially not now, but I didnt know about Ezra.Easy big guy, Tucker said, wincing. I noticed the glare from Ezra.Can you tell us where that is? Ezra asked.No. I will not tell you where that is, I said flatly, doing my best to note their expressions. It is safe under the control of someone far more powerful than any of us. If the worst happens and you do feel inclined to seek me out, Im sure you can find your way to him and then do what you can to help him.You seem awfully composed for someone facing imprisonment inside a jar for 100 years, Ezra noted.Could you flee and let the dungeon go? Jessica asked.I ignored Ezras pointit was simply the way it was. That has been a hot debate between me and my friends, I assured her. My reason for staying is complicated. I might find help in Tehomal, but at what point do I stop running?There is a connection here? Aaron said with sudden interest.I closed my eyes and sighed. I hadnt meant to pass on that information. Yes, there is, but evidently this particular region is incredibly dangerous. But thats not the reason I stay. I stay because there is something deeply wrong with Olattee. Youre right, there is no information in this ziggurat that would indicate that. But what I have seen the clerics do and summon to this world all points to one thing.What is that? Ezra asked.I summarized what we had found with the hidden cult. There is never a reason strong enough to summon something like that. I may be evil, but Im evil with a lowercase E. What they are doing, like what the Blood Sultanate did, is an evil far greater than meIm talking uppercase E.So, you intend to stay and fight because Ezra trailed off. You want to stop them? If you are truly from Earth and trapped here, your life is legitimately on the line. Why would you risk it like that? Heck, youve told us, we can do our own investigations to prove what you have said and launch our own crusade.Youre right, I said. But to quote an old movie: Now, we must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil that we must fear most. And that is the indifference of good men.Ah, Boondock Saints, such a great movie, Decker smiled.Well do what we can then. Aaron had clearly been rooting for me to leave, but I think he knew there was no convincing me.
