The Paladin in the Abyss-Chapter 465 - 489 Solving the Problem

Chapter 465: Chapter 489: Solving the Problem Chapter 465: Chapter 489: Solving the Problem “It sounds too good, so I guess the discomfort isn’t as simple as all that,” Lancelot sneered, “What exactly is it?”

“Twin Bridges Town is a place of free faith, as long as secrecy is maintained, I won’t order my subordinates to actively hunt down the followers of any deity. Therefore, there are always some priests mad enough, for various reasons, to come to this town,” Tijana glared at Alamir with a specific look, “On a street near the riverbank in the market area, there is a cold drink shop called ‘Exquisite Frostbite.’ The owner is a tiefling with purple skin and half of his antlers broken. His name was Modai, or Mohoi… it doesn’t matter. The important thing is his true identity is a priest of ‘Goddess of the Cold Winter,’ Olul, a deity with hardly any presence.”

“Olul’s priest? In the Plains of the Abyss?” Alamir exclaimed, “What does he want here?”

“According to the spy’s report, he seems eager to create a blizzard in the Abyss to glorify his goddess,” the Succubus Lord shrugged, “But the air here seems too dry, and so far, all of Modai’s attempts have failed.”

“He really did come to the wrong place…”

“Yes, priests always come to this plane, trying to prove something about their gods being greater,” Tijana said mockingly, looking at the elf, then turned to Lancelot, “Go talk to him, I’m sure he can make your time on the Iron Ice Plains a bit more comfortable. If the priest asks for any payment, leave the negotiation to me; I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse.”

“Does that include threats to life and eternal torment after death?”

“I’ll start with a fair price,” Tijana shrugged, “If he refuses, then I’ll inform him of the alternatives. If there’s any sanity left in his head, he won’t question whether a Demon Lord will follow through on her threats.”

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“Alright,” Lancelot pinched his temple. He knew that Tijana was not inherently evil, but on this level, good deeds are not tolerated by the mundane; the Succubus Lord must conform her image among the other Demon Lords sufficiently. He placed the sword, Frostslash, on the table beside him, then raised another issue:

“Next is about the weapons. Our weapons are all made of cold iron, as you know, which is effective against Fiends, but I’m worried they might not perform the same against Frost Giants…”

“Your swords and hammers indeed will not slice as smoothly as they do through Tanari and Bartez, but they can still inflict normal damage. In fact, Kostcheqi’s own hammer, Matarotok, is made of cold iron,” Tijana propped her chin with one hand, admiring Lancelot’s serious expression, “However, those polar creatures are indeed vulnerable to Flame, and I’ve already have the Craftsmen Committee investigating suitable enchantments. But as you know, residents of the lower planes are either immune to Fire or highly resistant, so be a little patient. I believe that once you have talked to that priest of Olul, the Dwarven Artisans will have an answer for you.”

“Um, may I ask…” Bruto suddenly raised his hand to speak, “Can you talk more about Kostcheqi’s hammer? What is it made of? Does it have any special powers? Who possesses it currently?”

“The hammer excites you, doesn’t it, Dwarf?” Tijana displayed an alluring smile, her beautiful eyes curling into crescents, “Kostcheqi’s hammer is very famous; every time it strikes, it creates a small ice explosion. The Prince of Wrath wielded it in battles against Demons, Devils, and those Frost Giants who refused to submit to him. Ironically, this hammer was actually forged by the god of the Frost Giants themselves, and after it was stolen by Kostcheqi, it now resides within the hands of Zariel, becoming the most commonly used weapon of Archduke Aphnas.”

“Wow…” Bruto appeared full of yearning, “That sounds way cooler than ‘Daddy’s Hammer’.”

“At least yours can fly back to you,” Lancelot consoled, “One last question, how are we to travel on that plane? If the main roads are impassable, we’ll have to traverse through the snow-covered ice plains, and the thick snow and slick ice are bound to severely slow our travel…”

“I’ve already considered that issue,” Tijana suddenly sat up straight, “Do you still remember Reap? That furry guy who can transform…”

“Of course, we cooperated well at Oasis Fort. What, you want him to join this mission?” Lancelot asked, puzzled, “I don’t mind an extra companion, but does he help solve the problem you mentioned?”

“He once was one of the best spies of Twin Bridges Town; maybe I paid him too well because he retired early,” Tijana shrugged nonchalantly, “He has been to the Iron Ice Plains before and is familiar with the routes between the major locations. With him, your journey will be a lot easier.”

“Really?” Bruto’s expression was clearly skeptical, “And how is it easy, can he actually carry me on his back?”

“To be precise, it’s pulling, have you heard of sleighs?” Tijana’s expression suddenly turned somewhat eerie, “That guy, when fully transformed, is really huge.”

“What does that have to do with anything… Wow.” The Dwarf abruptly cut off his own question. Not just him, everyone gasped in surprise, and it was a while before Lancelot finally spoke, “Isn’t that a bit disrespectful to old Reap…?”

“Not at all, in fact, he is thrilled at the thought of sprinting across the Iron Ice Plains. Plus, how much did you guys give him the last time you came back from Oasis Fort? The moment I mentioned your name, he sprang to his feet.” Tijana’s face blossomed into a beautiful smile again, Lancelot was sure she smiled more with him than at any other time. The Succubus Lord said in a seductive voice, “So, what do you say, want him on the team? Of course, you’ll have to share your loot with him too.”

“If old Reap is as good as you say, he definitely deserves his share.”

“Good… speaking of loot, I’m providing comprehensive support for your adventure this time—equipment, logistical support, and intelligence—so I’ll take half of any loot you acquire during this mission…”

“That’s too much!” Lancelot immediately objected, “We are risking our lives out here, at most twenty percent…”

“Life is the cheapest commodity in the Abyss! Plus, without my equipment, you’d have trouble even breathing in that realm, forty percent!”

“I think using a First Circle Spell daily just to tolerate the atmosphere doesn’t sound too bad…”

“And don’t forget old Reap! Without him, you’d hardly be able to move an inch there!”

“I can perform a technique called ‘Walking on Water,’ and if worse comes to worst, just store everyone else in the Dimensional Bag and release them for battle.” Lancelot spread his hands, “Thirty percent, plus permanent property rights to Hagrid Manor.”

“Every brick in Twin Bridges Town is mine!” Tijana slammed the table in anger, “At the most, I’ll grant you permanent exemption from rent…”

“What about the head tax?”

“Forget it!”

“Deal!”

Lancelot also slammed his hand down on the table, creating a sound so loud that Tijana was taken aback.

“It’s a deal.” The Human Knight revealed a big smile, “From now on I’m a permanent resident of Twin Bridges Town. Please take good care of me.”