Chapter 52 Tieflings (Part Six)??
Suddenly, a child’s scream ca from the camp entrance.
The Tieflings quickly turned to look.
“Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo...”
Several strong, powerful ogres, chanting rhythmically, carried thick logs as they walked into the camp, with the Tiefling guards at the entrance not daring to stop them.
“Form up—”
Then, a formation of over thirty half-dragon hobgoblins appeared at the entrance of the “Ruined Ho,” marching in an orderly line, preparing to station themselves in the camp.
Hundreds of dragon-blooded kobolds followed closely behind. They were natural diggers and builders and would beco the main force in constructing this town.
“Roar—”
An ancestral dragon roared wildly in the sky, burning any invading yetis to ashes with its flas.
“My god, ogres have beco our allies.”
“Those kobolds better not steal our stuff...”
“Is that a dragon?”
“We’re going to work alongside these monsters from now on.”
The Tiefling refugees had mixed feelings toward the strange “reinforcents” arriving to support them, so joyful, so fearful, others anxious or surprised.
But one thing was certain
—They couldn’t stop these monsters from entering.
Faced with such a grand scene, even the always composed drolash couldn’t help but be stunned, and he said:
“My lord, this was not a spur-of-the-mont decision.”
“This… was also part of your plan, wasn’t it?”
Cassius looked down at his arriving followers and exhaled a breath of sulfurous heat:
“I told you long ago, you have no bargaining power.”
drolash shook his head with a bitter smile:
“My lord, you truly don’t seem like a typical red dragon. If it weren’t for your imnse strength, I’d almost suspect… you’re a green dragon who enjoys manipulating situations.”
Cassius simply said, “That’s why you’re alive, standing here, and not turned to ash for speaking such words.”
“Thank you for your extraordinary rcy.”
Realizing he had overstepped, drolash quickly nodded in apology.
Cassius didn’t mind, rely saying, “Take
to your cavern. I’m interested in certain things inside.”
“Yes, my lord.”
This ti, drolash said nothing further, silently leading the way.
Deep within the camp’s cavern, Cassius finally saw what he was looking for.
—An ancient teleportation array.
Purple runes appeared on the rock walls, their patterns chaotic yet exuding a sense of order that reached into the soul.
This was what players in past lives called a “respawn point,” which countless mages had studied yet couldn’t determine how these formations, devoid of magical energy fluctuations, brought forth the “Falling Stars.”
And the ancient teleportation array in the “Ruined Ho” was the initial spawn point for players.
drolash said, “My lord, forgive our ignorance. Even the most learned among us cannot discern the purpose of these ancient runes.”
Cassius said, “You’ll understand in due ti.
“Guard this place well. No one must discover or damage it.”
drolash replied solemnly, “I will obey your command.”
Cassius seed to rember sothing and asked, “That contract, is it still in your possession?”
The contract in question was the pact Duke Lackman signed with a dark entity, exchanging a thousand lives to create vampires.
drolash had risked his life to retrieve it during his investigation of a disappearance case, which led to the slaughter of his entire family.
At this question, drolash nodded heavily, recalling the horrors of that tragedy.
It was more than a contract; it was evidence of a cri.
Evidence stained in blood.
Cassius spoke in a tone that brooked no refusal, “In three days, bring the contract to the Ember Nest.”
The Tiefling paladin then turned to take his leave, going to coordinate the Tieflings in building the town.
Cassius narrowed his eyes, inspecting drolash’s information.
The paladin’s “Divine Sense” detected the red dragon’s scrutiny, but he pretended nothing was amiss, showing no reaction.
[Target category: 【Follower】. You can discern the following information.]
【Oathbreaker Sword - drolash】
Category: dium humanoid (Tiefling), Lawful Neutral
AC: 17 (City Guard Armor)
Speed: 40 feet on ground
Strength — 19
Dexterity — 16
Constitution — 15
Intelligence — 12
Wisdom — 14
Charisma — 17
Class Level: Paladin - Oathbreaker Level 11
Martial Weapons: Longsword, Greatsword, Heavy Crossbow
Simple Weapons: Dagger, Light Crossbow
Skills Proficiencies: Warfare
7, Hunting
6, Insight
6, Athletics
6, Knowledge (Religion)
4, Command
4, Leadership
4, Survival
4, Stealth
2
Perception: Passive Perception 17
Languages: Common, Infernal
Abilities: Holy Smite, Divine Sense, Aura of Protection, Aura of Courage, Oathbreaker Channel Divinity: Dreadful Aspect, Oathbreaker Channel Divinity: Control Undead
Feats: Alertness, Cleave, Defensive Duelist, Great Weapon Master, Heavy Armor Proficiency
Combat Equipnt: Bloodstained Greatsword, Standard City Guard Armor, Paladin’s Cloak, Tiefling Ring
Oathbreaker Spells
Level 3: Hellish Rebuke, Inflict Wounds
Level 5: Crown of Madness, Darkness
Level 9: Animate Dead, Bestow Curse
Challenge Level: 10 (5900xp)
Evaluation: When the crimson curtain falls, the paladin shatters all his oaths, embarking on a final rebellion.
“Of all the Ember Nest followers, perhaps only Langpu surpasses him.”
This was Cassius’s assessnt.
In his view, drolash’s stalemate with the giant yeti was purely because he was new to the Oathbreaker path, unfamiliar with his abilities.
Once he mastered his spells and abilities, slaying the giant yeti would be no problem.
Paladins were also a popular class in past lives, balancing lee and magic, often nicknad “Holy Daddy.”
Although the strength of 【Oathbreaker】 didn’t rival popular classes like 【Oath of Vengeance】 or 【Oath of Conquest】, it was still formidable.
“What I need are players...”
Cassius looked forward to these beings known as the “Fourth Calamity,” a terrifying force if used well.
And the first wave of beta players would appear at the ancient teleportation array in the “Ruined Ho.” Many would go on to beco legendary figures.
Cassius took to the skies, overlooking the still-crude “Ruined Ho.”
Ogres planted logs into the ground as pillars, setting up the frawork of the buildings, while kobolds scurried about, hamring and fitting parts together. anwhile, so Tieflings stood by awkwardly, unsure how to help.
Further away, hobgoblins had begun laying roads to connect the area to the Giant’s Valley, though progress was slow due to the snow.
The future Baator City would rise here, buildings springing up, becoming a hub for the Falling Stars—the players’ first “main city.”
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