Chapter 8: Discovered
Two months went by and the fortress was made to perfection. Not just that, when Ava bonded with the dungeon core she discovered many new things. For example, she could spread her dungeon territory and take over the fortress and summon several beasts within the walls.
Though we didn't do that because the dungeon was still kept a secret. For now.
I even asked everyone to build around the small treasure grove that Ava usually sleeps in that surrounds the entrance to the dungeon.
I was currently discussing her other significant discovery with her, the one I was really excited about.
"So you can buy items in a dungeon store using Dungeon Points at any time?"
Ava just nodded excitedly, "Not just that. Since it's a volcanic dungeon it has a few special materials that can be mined as well. Wanna guess what they are?"
I smirked.
As a military gal it's not surprising she knows about the composition of black powder.
"So, iron for making cannons and miscellaneous goods and sulfur? With that we can begin making guns."
She nodded and crossed her arms over her chest.
"I would have to buy certain mines using DP but for some reason I'm getting such a large influx of DP that creating about a dozen regenerating mines isn't impossible. Furthermore, I have a few Lava Goblins and Dark Kolbods mining like crazy."
"Wait. Can we just buy guns using DP?"
She shook her head, "I have no idea. I need DP to buy access to tier 2 supplies. Give it a few months, maybe a year and you'll have your answer."
I nodded and asked if she could get the goblins to work with us but sadly anyone that didn't work directly for the dungeon was marked as an enemy in the eyes of the dungeon.
"I have given my beasts orders to stay away from the surface but if they're not culled on a regular basis they might get cocky and become a problem."
"More XP then…"
I smiled and gave Ava a second look.
Despite not being in her dragon form I was actually starting to like her.
"What's with the creepy look you're giving me."
"I was thinking that despite not being a dragon you were starting to actually grow on me." I spoke honestly.
Though she just looked disgusted by my reply.
I was going to ask her what was wrong but then something happened.
"Agh the hell?"
I felt a crazy headache coming, then suddenly a voice echoed in my head.
{Help… me…}
I gripped my head in pain and Ava looked visibly worried.
"What's wrong? Are you alright?" She asked worriedly.
I would've been touched if I wasn't internally panicking.
So I pulled up my status screen and clicked on my [Luck Meter] skill and sure enough.
[Current Points: -120]
'Damn. I tried offsetting it but after a few people went awol I had no other choice but to execute a few people. This is clearly not a skill for leaders. What if I become king? How many points could I potentially lose with so many people under me. Is becoming king even worth it at this rate?!'
"Ava, I need your help."
When she saw the look on my face and realized how serious I was she straightened up and nodded.
"We need to fly south and avoid any villages. A friend of mine is in danger and needs my help."
She nodded in understanding and we stealthily left the fortress on horseback.
Of course the horse wasn't happy but after being scared straight by Ava's aura it was more than willing to take us out of sight of the fortress.
I saw Seraphina on my way out and made sure to shout that she was in charge until I got back.
She looked at me confused, mouth agape before throwing her hands in the air in frustration and walking away.
'Sorry Sera. I can't let this guy die… He has my shit afterall.'
....
Flashback.
Right before Thomas ended up on Holstein he had landed on a stage surrounded by gods.
What were these gods doing you ask?
"And for the next soul! We have the King Progenitor with TWO! I repeat! TWO Ultimate Skills. [Immortal] AND [Will Of The Universe]! We start the bid at 10,000 tons of Red Gold."
The gods in the audience immediately cheered in excitement!
"He will make the perfect pope for my church!"
"Pope? He's clearly a champion among champions! He will lead a crusade of death in my name! He's mine!"
The shouting match was endless and that's when Thomas understood what was going on and took his opportunity to strike.
He turned his eyes to the auctioneer and said, "Give me a cut of the pie and I'll say or do what needs to be done."
The auctioneer was surprised at Thomas's audacity at first but his temptation got the better of him.
"Promise them you will build a grand temple in their name and swear on Holstein and I will send a portion of the profits to you through the god you have been selected by."
"Deal."
...….
Needless to say, Thomas ended up getting bought by a very rich sugar daddy with a sad story about his son who needs Thomas more than he does.
*Author: Read auxiliary chapters for more info.*
In exchange for helping this little godling I would get my treasures through him, and most importantly due to the desperation of both individuals the daddy god has declared me equal to his son.
Translation?
The kingdom I will build will never kneel to the whims of a god because in the eyes of the people, what I say is technically, gods decree.
Therefore my future kingdom will both be a theocracy and a monarchy.
That is, if I can save the little godling before something bad happens to him.
"Come on. We're far enough away now that you can transform into a dragon."
Ava nodded and I slapped the horse to get it to leave. Hopefully it'll get back to the fortress. No real loss otherwise. Stupid horse.
Ava burst into flames and transformed into a dragon. I was about to drool in excitement but quickly shook my head to clear the thoughts away.
"Let's go. We have a god to save…"
...…..
Somewhere in the forest were a group of enemy scouts approaching the fortress to observe the situation. This was their fifth time this month and everything was perfectly normal.
When suddenly something happened they hadn't expected.
WHOOSH
"What was that?!"
The scouts looked up and what they saw scared the shit out of them.
"Was that a dragon?!"
The lead scout shouted new orders. Retreat and tell their generals that a dragon had just flown away from the direction of the enemy fortress.
...….
[You have gained 300 points]
"What the fuck?! No no no… If I gained that many points then I either did something really good or… Something terrible just happened."
'Maybe it has something to do with me saving a god? Fuck. I don't like this.'
"Ava, we need to hurry. Fuck stealth. Fly over the villages and fly south."
[You have gained 500 points.]
My face paled.
That can only mean one thing. If I had chosen to be sneaky then the godling would have been in real danger. Maybe even killed!
'As for the earlier points… Those damn scouts! I knew I should have done something about them!'
"Ava, we have been discovered! Once we get back, prepare for a fight."
{GOT IT!}
I hope nothing bad happens. I might have to cash out all my points otherwise.
Lets hope [Will Of The Universe] comes in handy.