Chapter 359.
Another escape in the depths of the abyss in the town of demons in Poale State.
Du Yangs face was a mask of fury, a strange mix of anger and laughter.
What sort of ridiculous ranking is this? I actually ranked seventh.
Who is this long fa phone woo? Isn't that an elderly person? How can they possibly be above me? Find out.
I want all their information in 3 minutes.
Beside him, LMO turned away indifferently, clearly not intending to conduct any investigation.
Such information was unattainable.
He simply wished to distance himself from the increasingly unhinged Du Yang.
Meanwhile, Lin Xan and Shir Yao within the castle seemed accustomed to Du Yang<unk>s antics, choosing to ignore his outburst and quietly departing.
After 10 minutes of shouting, Duang finally realized he was alone in the town.
Where is everyone, you bastards? His voice echoed through the abyss.
Yet, no one responded.
Meanwhile, in Hapne State, several kilometers away from Iron Forge, stood three figures at top a desolate mountain.
Two were cloaked in black robes, their faces concealed, while the third, slightly shorter and dressed in plain attire resembling women's clothing, bore short, neat hair that revealed his male identity.
My lords, ahead lies the ruined iron forge.
The dwarven kingdom has been annihilated, man fawned, addressing the two blackroed wizards.
They accompanied him to the dwarven kingdom which indeed appeared as had described decimated by an unknown force.
One of the wizards raised his head to look at the other revealing clear eyes beneath his hood.
Could it be the temple? We shall discover the truth.
The other wizard, a man of action, preferred to keep his mind uncluttered by unnecessary thoughts, especially when tasked with assignments.
He was a straightforward type among wizards.
However, intervened.
My lords, I know where their headquarters is.
It's in Aman's city on the southern border.
How do you know? Although this wizard was brash, he was not a fool and was clearly skeptical of man's claim.
My lords, I was once the lord of Aman's city, I escaped from there.
I speak no falsehood, Suan insisted, observing his conviction, the two wizards began to believe him.
While they were unaware of Man's true origins, their orders were clear.
investigate the downfall of the dwarven kingdom.
The news of its demise had evidently come from Man, prompting them to suspect he possessed some hidden background.
Thus, the trio set off towards Aman city in the south.
Man was aware that these beings were undead and that an alien force was backing them.
Yet, he refrained from disclosing this, for such a notion would be too far-fetched for the Wizards Association to accept.
Instead, he offered subtle hints, allowing the wizards to conduct their own investigation.
Man's heritage was indeed, as Bayu had surmised, he bore certain features strikingly similar to those of humans, signifying a lineage that intertwined both human and dwarf blood.
In the turbulent aftermath of the dwarven king's demise, the kingdom stood on the precipice of chaos, teetering towards internal strife.
The ambitious chieftain of the Firebeard clan harbored grand aspirations for the throne.
Yet he was acutely aware of his own inadequacies in securing it.
Thus he covertly sought the council of the Mage Association, yearning for the support of humanity.
The Mage Association being the most formidable power surrounding the dwarven realm was one of the reasons the Holy Temple refrained from intervening.
The risk of detection by the association was too great.
However, the chieftain was oblivious to the principles upheld by the Mage Association, which exclusively safeguarded human interests, displaying no inclination towards aiding other races.
The notion of subjugating the dwarves was of little concern to them, and they had no desire to squander resources in unifying the fractured dwarven kingdom.
Consequently, the chieftain was met with a cold refusal.
Disheartened by this setback, the chieftain contemplated indulging in a drink at a tavern, as dwarves are notoriously fond of ale.
It was there, amidst the haze of intoxication, that he encountered a novice mage from the association unbeknownst to him at the time.
Under the influence of alcohol, they engaged in a profound exchange, leading to the birth of Zon.
The mage had unwittingly created a clone which was subsequently delivered to the chieftain before it had fully developed.
At which point he realized the gravity of his misstep.
Strangely, the mage did not pursue the matter further, but imposed a silence upon the chieftain and severed their ties, which had never been particularly strong.
Rather than destroy Zman's embryo, the chieftain chose to implant it within a female dwarf who later bore Zon.
It was only upon reaching adulthood that Zoman discovered the truth of his origins.
In the subsequent years, when the Firebeard clan faced annihilation, the Chieftain once again sought aid, marking the second time he reached out to the association, only to be met with rejection.
Following the downfall of the Firebeard clan, Zon sought refuge among other clans and ultimately fled to the Mage Association, where he encountered his mother for the first time in decades.
She however denied their relationship and threatened him with death should he reveal their connection.
Yet she eventually consented to assist Zoman, leveraging her influence to confront those responsible for the eradication of the dwarven kingdom, as it was within the purview of the mage association to respond to such injustices.
After all, a kingdom in their vicinity had been obliterated without just cause, and the association could not remain passive.
However, their course of action depended on uncovering the enemy's true nature and finding a suitable justification.
This was the aim of Zman and the two mages accompanying him.
As they approached, the silhouette of Aman's city gradually emerged in their sight.
"What is that?" one mage remarked, his expression grave as he gazed towards the nearby Necropolis.
Even at such a distance, he sensed an ominous aura.
Exercise caution.
Our primary purpose here is reconnaissance.
Another mage cautioned, recognizing that the force capable of annihilating an entire dwarven kingdom was far beyond their individual capabilities.
The clandestine investigation was concluded, and it was time to return to the mage association.
Man, you have performed admirably.
You even managed to bring two humans along.
A raspy, chilling voice suddenly pierced the air.
Who goes there? The two mages immediately adopted a defensive stance only to discover a lich hovering a short distance away.
It appeared to be a lich.
What folly is this? Where did the undead come from? The duo intended to act swiftly, planning to eliminate the foe before the main force could react and then make their escape.
However, just as they began to conjure their magical array, several skeletal hands ins snared them, binding them tightly and rendering them hesitant to move.
Sensing the dire situation, man retrieved a teleportation device, and in an instant, his figure vanished, leaving behind only his feminine attire, which drifted slowly to the ground.
Chapter 360.
The legend of Stone Pillar Mountain.
The Lich intentionally allowed Joa Man to escape, having received orders from the undead.
The undead maintained a presence in every city with a Doppelg inger capable of swiftly relaying information and guarding the city, proving to be exceedingly useful.
The commands of the undead naturally originated from Bayou.
The two human mages being only level two monarchs stood no chance against a level seven lich.
They were taken to Aman city and by the time they pass Hassa City, they had already been discovered by the dwarves.
Whip by you learning of the news well in advance.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Man dared to make a return.
Bayou could not help but admire his courage.
Additionally, from the major Zhao Man had brought, it was evident that he must have allied himself with the human race after his escape.
Though Bayou was uncertain as to why the humans would come.
However, she had no desire to provoke the mage association, which was why she spared the two mages, deliberately letting Man go to further tarnish the relationship between Man and the humans in their eyes.
The two mages were captured at top the walls of Aman City, silent as they contemplated their dire circumstances, aware that death likely awaited them.
Within the city, only one lich resided, while the other undead were stationed far away in the fortress of the undead.
However, a significant number of dwarf monarchs, numbering over a dozen and mostly of mid to high tier strength, were present.
These dwarves were the subjugated traitors of an unknown force, and their sheer prowess far surpassed that of the two mages.
Yet, as they were merely captives and not executed on the spot, a glimmer of hope lingered.
As emissaries of the Mage Association, no faction would dare openly confront them, providing them with a basis for negotiation.
They could only hope that their capttors were not reckless madmen.
Soon, Bayou arrived at Aman City through the fortress of the undead, spotting the two mages and robes at top the walls from the air.
She had already gathered a general understanding of the situation.
As the undead had briefed her prior to her arrival, Bayou descended onto the wall and approached the two mages, the surrounding dwarves parting to create a path.
The moment the mages beheld Bayou, their pupils constricted in surprise.
She was indeed an outsider.