NABC Chapter 181 - 181 - 175 Important Person
Chapter 181 - 181 - 175 Important Person
Chapter 181 – 175 Important Person
“But his conflict with Grazzt was limited to verbal exchanges only,” Kalalin continued, “The greatest reason the Abyssal Lords do not consider him a rival is because the Wind Demon King has not demonstrated any ambition to expand his territory. Engaging in conflict with him yields no tangible benefits, yet it would expose their backs to far more dangerous opponents.”
“How does this relate to Elothysia not being able to stay in Twin Bridges Town?” The dwarf crossed his arms with an air of unconcern, “Since this Pazuzu fancies the sky, just let him stay up there.”
“Let me remind you first, do not casually utter that name; repeating it three times will allow the Wind Demon King to hear your call,” the Scholar said to the dwarf with a grave expression, “This ancient Lord of Obyrith seeks something more... pure.
He delights in corrupting innocence, purity, and righteousness into suffering, cruelty, and wickedness, and these virtues’ representatives—the Holy Warriors—are the Wind Demon King’s favorite prey.”
“And I also dislike having a Holy Warrior loitering around my town, even if she is a Succubus,” added Tijana, casting a glance at Kalalin, “What else do you know about Androlina?”
“The 471st layer of the Abyss, the domain of Cang Ye, the Mother of Demons,” answered Kalalin cautiously, “It is said to be the only bastion of goodness and hope in the Abyss.”
“What?” This time it was Bruto who was thoroughly surprised, “What do you mean? Is that Mother of Demons actually a good person?”@@@@
“No, no, no, it’s not like that at all...” Kalalin’s head shook like a wind chime, “Cang Ye is one of the most ancient Obyrith Demons, a senior even among the Obyrith. She also is the mother of several powerful Tanari Lords, including Lord Wu’an ’Grazzt,’ ’Baron Sloth’ Lupercio, ’Lord of Shackles’ Ukariik, and so on—all significant figures in the Abyss.
Some even more audacious theories suggest that, to a certain extent, the entire race of Tanari might be her descendants.”
“Given that, why does her domain have a bastion of goodness and hope?” This time it was Alamir who spoke up curiously, clearly very interested in the matter.
“Do you remember the history of the Abyss I told you about?” Kalalin looked expectantly at everyone like a teacher presenting a question, “About how the Tanari overthrew the dominion of the Obyrith demon race and became the mainstream among demons?”
Tijana gestured with her knife and fork, and Magic Power flowed along her utensils, turning a corner of the tablecloth into a map.
“You will travel approximately eight hundred miles through wilderness, and if you’re lucky enough to survive, you will encounter the Stygian River again. Only this time, the water of that section of the Stygian River is red, resembling fresh blood.
Continue along this Blood River and you will find Skeleton Tower Kai-Oine, a giant tower that stretches from the depths of the Great Abyss all the way to the surface.”
“What does this Kai-Oine look like?” Lancelot asked seriously, “And why do we need to go there?”
“As the name suggests, Kai-Oine looks like a huge spine. Trust me, you won’t miss it,” replied Tijana with a malicious grin, “At the base of the Skeleton Tower, twenty miles deep, is a neutral city called Mogrondale. The structure of the Great Abyss is always shifting, and only there can you get the latest map. Otherwise, you may never find the Portal to Androlina.”
“I see,” Lancelot nodded, “And after we complete the mission, we return the same way?”
“Use the Amulet I gave you, its Magic Power can be restored every thirty days. But by then, you’ll probably think it’s much better there and won’t want to come back,” Tijana said sarcastically, as if she was certain the Human Knight would never return.
“I will definitely come back,” Lancelot said, looking into the eyes of the Succubus Lord, earnestly, “There are important people to me here.”
“Oh? Like who?” Tijana asked nonchalantly, yet her eyes were full of anticipation.
“Like Bruto’s old man, Baron...”
Lancelot didn’t finish his sentence before Tijana knocked him to the ground with a headbutt. As if that wasn’t enough to vent her frustration, the Succubus Lord stepped on him a few times.