As soon as the meeting with the elder of the forest ended, Merlin and Sylvie went back to the dungeon. There’s a couple of seconds of silence that’s shared between the two of them before Sylvie finally bursted into laughter. Entertained by the recent events that have just transpired.
“Man...it really worked the way you said it would.” She said, removing a tear from her left eye.“Was there ever any doubt?” Merlin said in reply.It’s easy to see why the elf would find this whole thing comical. It’s because she hates ents the same way she hates regular elves. Of course the elves are at the top of that hierarchy but she also hates ents all the same. That’s why she’s overjoyed to see that Merlin has tricked the creature; though it isn’t really that hard to do as long as someone knows a certain trait of the ents.
These are fair creatures. The ents do not normally hold aThe Scorpion Troupe. This mercenary group is known all over the human continent of Adamus because of one thing, their skills. As a group they have taken down five high level dungeons, having only minimal help from other factions. All by themselves they’ve also killed a lesser dragon, a feat that cannot compare to killing a real dragon but, a feat worth noting nonetheless. They are also faithful to their employers. As long as they get paid properly based on the contract, then they will make sure that whatever they’ve been hired to do gets done. That’s how good they are. In fact, it’s known that all the jobs they accepted have been accomplished. Not a single one has been left unfulfilled which has helped in spreading a positive reputation for them.As the years passed, the group has also created smaller factions connected to them. The main group of the scorpion troupe has been sent on an expedition to the continent of the elves. And while they’re there, the human continent is left wit
Merlin and Sylvie stayed on top of the tree for a while longer. There is a silence shared between the two of them. And this isn’t Merlin’s doing. It is the dark elf that’s creating this. The demon can feel it, as well as the question that might be forming on her head. But since she doesn’t seem to have any intention of making it come out, Merlin took the liberty of asking it from her.“If you have something to say, I’m all ears.” Merlin said.“You know that I usually don’t question your decisions Merlin.” The dark elf said. “But do you really think he’d be okay all on his own?”“Oh yeah, you haven’t seen it have you?”Merlin is talking about the training of course. Teach has undergone long hours of training in order to get stronger. Strong enough to not be a burden to anyone. He has sharpened his skills with the basics. Thrusting his spear day in and day out just to make sure that he’d be able to ingrain everything into his body. That is the kind of dedication that the hybrid knight
The leader of the mercenaries came out casually from the shadows. No tricks, no cheap blows, just the man and nobody else. This felt weird to Teach who wanted to ask about it. Though there’s no reason for the leader of the mercenaries to answer his inquiries. That’s why he decided to simply keep his mouth shut. “You killed three of my men. I’m taking that as an indication that you’re prepared for the consequences.” The man said. He has buzz cut black hair and sharp black eyes. His chin is chiseled and his whole body has been formed for battle it seems. The muscles aren’t too swollen and are ripped to just the right amount. He has scars showing on the parts of his skin that are exposed as well. The most noticeable of which is a long one that stretches across the entirety of his arm. Something which seem to have been caused by a wild beast.Apart from this, Teach can see the weapon of his enemy. A short sword and a pistol. A combination that Teach hasn’t encountered yet with any of hi
[A Day After The Dungeon’s Upgrade][Inside the New Facility – Smithery]“My lord. You called for me?”Teach entered the new facility that was constructed quicker than any other. Merlin didn’t say this to Sylvie but the hot spring actually came secondary to this one - the smithery. This is because Merlin prioritizes the creation of gear and weaponry. Things that are of utmost importance for the maintenance of a strong dungeon.For this purpose, Merlin also created five goblins. All of which are units that are assigned to the smithery. Though they aren’t as good as dwarves, there is no choice in the matter because the latter mentioned units aren’t available for production. Although Merlin is the owner of a dungeon, there are limitations to what he can summon based on what type it is.Fortunately, Merlin has already found a way around this. The demon is together with the five goblins that he summoned. Wearing the same attire as them. With an apron on top of their clothing and goggles pr
Teach can feel power coursing through his body. The effect of the subspace caused this. The boost on his stats which gives him an edge against his opponent who feels the same amount, but as a drain in his powers.“You should’ve killed me when you had the chance. Now all that’s left for you is death.” Teach said. His real weapon now on his hands.This is also the reason why Merlin is so confident that Teach won’t die. He has an overpowered weapon with him now. A spear that will not break in the hands of Teach, nor will it work against his favor. It is his own body, his own blood. And this thing continued feeding the knight with mana. Drained from the surroundings where the subspace has been generated.“What makes you think that you can win against me?” Wick asked.Unfortunately, the subspace in itself is not enough to weaken the will of the mercenary to fight. Wick has the same posture a
Merlin and Sylvie followed in the cave as soon as Teach came out of it. The hybrid knight won and this caused a little exchange to go on between the demon and the dark elf. Something which Teach wasn’t able to see because he went straight back inside.“What’s up with him?” Sylvie asked.Merlin already has an idea on what this might be. The knight is fine after all. His body parts are intact; none of them are missing. He also defeated all the enemies which is shown by how he got out of the cave – the signal that he finished the fight. There are two other reasons that might cause Teach’s current mood.First is that he can’t find the treasure anywhere. Anyone would feel down if they can’t find the fruits of their labor anywhere nearby. But that can’t be the case for Teach since he’s never been a creature concerned with these worldly things. Though he’d still get affected by it in connection to his relationship with Merlin. He doesn’t want to disappoint the demon who is his lord and maste
The second and third labor aren’t as problematic as the first. One of these simply required the planting of more trees to the nearby vicinity outside the forest. The reason for this is because the ent wanted to spread its influence further. As the keeper of the forest, its eyes and ears are only limited to, well, the forest.That’s why what’s outside of it is unseen to him. This is a problem because the elder can’t leave the forest as well. He needs to remain there, otherwise a new elder will be appointed by the forest seed. This is an automatic event and, the creature chosen will gain immense strength and wisdom as well. Meanwhile, the current elder will be stripped of these things.That is why such a position is held dearly. Nobody can argue that this is the dream of a lot of monsters. To be chosen by a forest as its elder. Only monsters can gain this position and whatever race claims it will inevitably control the entirety of the forest as well.Then there’s the third labor that’s
The manticore is a woman. A six-foot-tall muscular woman. With tan skin and golden-brown hair. Her eyes are of a gleaming yellow, with the pupils resembling that of a tiger’s. Instead of being fully gilded with armor, she lets most of her upper body show. With the only thing covered being the part of her breasts – gilded with fine armor. This isn’t because she wants to hide her chest but because she’s protecting a vital part of her body – her heart.If not for this weakness, she’d let her upper body show entirely. She doesn’t care about stuff like nudity after all. All the manticore cares about is battle and whoever it is that can quench her desire for it. That being said, she also has her lower body covered with leather pants. Breathable and stretchable and, is made from one of the strongest monsters that she defeated. Hence ensuring the durability of the said pants. Completing the look is her black combat boots. Matching the color of her upper armor, as well as her leather pants.