《Post-Living》Chapter 5: Dungeons, Demons, and Death!
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*Sigh*
I haven't thought this through.
As a result of my actions, The city of Krux has been abandoned by the people living there. It only took 1 day for all the people to get out of that place so Vor and I went with them. The massacre of a whole city's army gave chills to the people living there, but, none.. None of them saw what actually happened. The massacre took place in the forest, see, and it was at night. I don't know if some people did see it, but I doubt they will actually report it after seeing what I've done to those knights. After all, I did destroy their city's line of defense.
Good job for the knights, though, as they kept the murder of the king a secret so it won't make the whole city panic. And for Vor, well, he doesn't feel a thing. What the fuck is wrong with him..
Vor: Hey, Nyx, so we're we going now? Aren't we going to go to another city now? I mean, I don't know where we'll go after this, though.
Nyx: Shh, shut up, they'll hear us. This man was kind enough to let us ride on his carriage. If he knew that we're the ones who killed the king, then we'll have to walk! WALK! Who the hell likes walking?
"Well, ok, but how the hell did you convince this man to let us ride with him, though?"
"It was really easy. (I threatened him.) Anyway, let's just sleep. I already said where to drop us, it'll be fine."
It was a loooong day, but we didn't really mind. We were asleep, and as we woke up, the night already enveloped the sky. And after a while, Vor fell asleep, again. I guess he was really tired about that whole city escape, so I just let him. For whatever reason, I pretended to be asleep, but I was actually looking at the stars. The stars enveloped the night as the night enveloped the sky. I stared at it for a while, because back in my old world, there were no stars at all. In my 10 000 years of living, not once have I seen the night sky like this. I don't know why it suddenly came back to me, and why I didn't just look up when I was on the village where I was born. I guess, I just remembered someone who really likes stars, Miz.
Her blue eyes just sparkle whenever she sees photographs of stars. Like the night, she also has black hair, and has a well built body for a girl. Anyway, she was an astronomer. She studied stars, she studied how they die, and why they can't be seen in the sky in our world. Apparently, I still don't get why it's not visible, so I blamed it on pollution.It did destroy our world for like, 2 times, but then it just reverts back to normal.
I know what she feels, I just CAN'T accept it. I've done something horrible in the past that I just can't let go.
Still, I just can't help but imagine it.
I wonder where she is th-...
Man: Here, another batch of teenagers.
???: Good, now I'll take it from here. The carriage on the right will take you to a city, and the payment should be with you tomorrow. Nice having business with you.
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Man: Hey, wait, what are you planning to do with those people?
???: It's none of your concern, just go away. Payment will be with you tomorrow.
Human Trafficking, huh. I should've known by now that these kinds of people exist. Are we basically slaves now? Should I wake Vor up then escape?
Wait.. let's just see how this plays. *Grins*
Hey, it's not like we have any other place to go. Let's just say this is a side quest, and maybe I'll get more information about this people. I don't want to destroy them all half-heartedly, I'd destroy them mentally, and physically since these guys are clearly evil.. or for whatever purpose actually turned out to be good guys but, I'd destroy anyone who dares lay a hand on my crown.
So I slept, waiting for the guy to take us wherever the fuck he would take us while still awake takes a long time, so I slept. In the morning, Vor and I was woken up by an electric shock.
???: Oi, wake up
Vor: Huh, what? Who the fuck are you? Where are we?
???: You'll know, just follow me.
We followed him, (not to mention, by walking, why the fuck didn't we take the carriage) and he led us to a big mansion. I'm starting to think that we'd work here, and I hate working so we'll bust the fuck out of here, but when we got inside, I was surprised.
There were teenagers, about 50 of them. they were all equipped for.. something. I immediately asked the guy who brought us here..-
Nyx: Where the hell did you take us?
???: Why should I tell you? Anyway, go grab a sword there, or something.
What the hell is he planning to do..?
Nyx: Wait, what? What the hell's our purpose here, anyway?
???: You just have to do whatever we say.
Nyx: ...? Ok..? Then what's your name?
He left without answering my question.. He's rude.
The mansion was big. Really big. We were at a somewhat cafeteria with all the tables around, but then there was a really big stage in the left. I don't know what it's for, though. I then approached some people to know what the fuck is going on, because this is not what I expected. Vor and I, well, we're not nervous at all.
Nyx: Hey, uhm, Hi?
???: ...
Vor: So, what's your name?
"Reus Tavern."
Vor: Oooh, that's a cool name. My name's Vor. Do you know why were here, though?
Reus: Oh, so you're new here..
Nyx: I'm Nyx. What do you mean we're new?
???: Don't worry, you'll know soon enough.
A girl approached the table that we were sitting in. She has blue hair, and has black eyes. I'm feeling a kind of a bitchy presence coming from her..
???: My name's Xiel Priz! Nice to meet you.
Vor: Hi!
Xiel: You're.. not worried about all of this..? That's the first time I've seen one, yet.
Nyx: Do we have something to.. worry about?
Xiel: You did get kidnapped, though, aren't you worried about that? I mean all of the ones that was sent here all were thinking about how the hell will they get out, but you two.. you look calm.
Vor: Thanks.
Then the curtains on the stage opened, and it revealed a man.. a girlish man posing. It was like a pose that the Ginyu Force would do. He has an extremely disgusting outfit that almost reveals his nipples. Ahh God, is this a fucking strip club? Are we kidnapped to work in a fucking strip club?
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???: Aaand, we have another set of new members! Glad to see new.. handsome.. faces. hmhmhhmmh.
What the fuck, now I feel nervous.
???: Now, my name is Kiie. You're here today to do.. something. You'll be conquering dungeons for the rest of your life, you see. All for the sake of our hero, Exos. I'll explain. You see, the hero Exos built this.. ehhh... corporation? To make him more famous and rich as usual. Now, he could conquer all the dungeons that he wants to, but, doing all those alone is suuper tiring, don't you think? So, he wants you to conquer it for him. You all will be working under Exos now, make sure to not let him down.
Vor: The hero..? I never heard of any hero..
Kiie: Now, we have recently found a dungeon. Intel said that the dungeon holds a fuck ton of diamonds and items that we can't even identify. Now, Lord Exos tried to conquer this dungeon, but failed because he's not in the mood. So, he wants you to weaken the dungeon for him. Or conquer it, but I doubt it would work. So now, we'll be splitting you in groups of 5.
(Not in the mood..) Some hero this guy is.
Kiie: So let's start with the first group.. You, you, you, you and youuuu.
Basically, he picked all of us that we're in the table. Me, Vor, Xiel, Reus and some other guy at the back. I stood up and talked to him.
Nyx: Hey, I guess you'll be joining us, what's your name?
He didn't notice me, he was trembling at the announcement.
???: Lord Exos.. can't conquer it? W-we are d-dead.
Nyx: Relax, it's not like that Lord Exos guy is strong. According to that guy on the stage, I think he's just leeching off other people's achievements and became a hero.
???: No.. you don't understand. He's actually really strong, I've seen him fight. If he can't do it, then how the hell can we?
Nyx: What's your name.. first?
???: Chris.. We're going to die anyways, why did I bother saying my name..
Oh shit, I hit the jackpot. There should be monsters and shit down there that could kill me. Hell yes, finally.
Chris: We're also the first ones to.. go. The first group that goes in dungeons always never make it back alive.
Nyx: So this wasn't the first dungeon to be conquered?
Chris: No, actually. I've just been lucky all these years. I'm not strong, although we have them.
Nyx: Them..?
Chris: Reus and Xiel. They're the best ones in terms of destroying and fighting here.
Nyx: Huh, neat.
Kiie: And that's all the groups. The first group I announced would be the first ones to go to the dungeon tomorrow, get some sleep. I also see that guy over there.. mhhmhmhm.
He pointed at me. Fuck. I don't think I could get any sleep.
Xiel: Hey, good luck tomorrow!
Reus: Yeah, you're gonna need it.
Chris: Like hELL WE WILL.
Then with that, the day is now done. I wonder what kind of monsters will that dungeon have..
_________
Morning came, and I didn't get a wink of sleep, but I feel fine. I'm immortal, remember?
Kiie (on the stage): WAKE THE FUCK UP! IT'S NOW MORNING! THE FIRST GROUP, GO TO THE CARRIAGE OUTSIDE THE GATE. I'd be.. accompanying you. To make sure no one escapes, of course, right, that guy?
He was pointing at me again...
Xiel: Come on, Reus already went ahead, let's go.
We headed towards the carriage outside the mansion. No one said a single word, even Vor's mouth was shut. Iguess he's nervous now? Hahahaha.
We ended up on that dungeon, just as he said. The dungeon was not easy to find.. How did they do it..?
Kiie: Ok, here it is.
The dungeon. The entrance was below a big tree, and there were several more trees covering it. I wonder how they actually managed to find it though. They said that there's some unknown item at the end, and a fuck ton of diamonds so I secretly brought a sack. Inside that sack was my crown, since I don't want anyone seeing it. Xiel grabbed her weapon, a wooden pole. Reus also did the same thing, and he grabbed his axe. Meanwhile, Chris grabbed his staff, I grabbed a wooden pole as well, and Vor grabbed some gauntlets. Damn, we are fucking ready.
Xiel opened up the door that was below the tree and jumped down. Me and the rest followed her.
The dungeon was dark.. It's actually giving me a somewhat scary dungeon vibe. We couldn't see anything.
Nyx: So no one brought a fucking torch?
Xiel: Chill, that guy can take care of it.
Chris then lifted up his staff and chanted-
"Folida!"
Then something lit up on his staff and with just a blink, fire has been created. His staff is now a torch to navigate this dark fucking dungeon.
Vor: So you can use magic?
Chris: Yeah, I kinda came from a line of magic users.
Reus: Wait, look at the wall.
Nyx: What..?
The walls weren't made out of stones. They were made out of human skulls.
Chris: What the fuck..?
I think there's a similar place like this in my old world.. The Paris Catacombs.. was it?
We didn't take long enough to figure out that there were monsters here, but who could've built this? Well, fuck, I don't even want to know. Then, we saw a carcass of a dead.. monster?
Xiel: It's already.. dead? And look, the wound is still fresh.
Then *BOOM* An explosion came from a (skull) wall just across.
Nyx: Hide, quick!
The peop.. no.. the things that came out is.. I don't know what they are. They're covered in black, and white, round eyes are the only thing I can see, also the fire was put out.
??? (1): HaHAahhaHAah, God, this place is dark. I wonder what the king wants here.
??? (2): Let's just make it fast, or hey, maybe we could actually encounter humans here!
??? (3): Yeah, no. Humans aren't that stupid to go here. There are skulls and shit, they're afraid of that!
???: Knock it off, you fucks. We need that item that the king wishes.
The.. king?
??? (2): Hell yeah! Demons! Demons! Demons! Demons!
What the fuck are they saying?
???: All hail the Demon King, most powerful creature in the world.
??? (1): Kiss-ass.
??? (2): Reinforcements should be coming soon, I wonder what's actually in here, why the hell does the king want it so much.
??? (3): I don't know, let's just get this over with.
*Sigh*
Hey,
How do you kill a demon, anyway?
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