Chapter 115: Slave Contract

Geth looked at the butler again, pausing on the man's pointy ears for a brief moment. Larz seemed to notice but didn't make any mention of it.

Geth spoke up after a moment, "Larz, what is it that you are supposed to help us with?"

"I am similar to the Dungeon Crystals of which you have previously interacted. However, I can also assist with the Tower's defense and the city's infrastructure, as well as handle certain procedures while you are out exploring."

"Can you open the Tower so that we can have a look?" Geth asked him.

"I'm sorry, master, but that is something of which I am currently incapable. The only way to enter the Tower is to collect the nine Dungeon Crystals from the southern half of this Region.

As you can see from inserting the Gather Dungeon Crystal, filling the slot will teleport the Dungeon and its inhabitants to this location. This includes all those whose names have been inducted into the Dungeon, not just those residing inside."

Geth responded with another question, "So what happens to the original Dungeons? Also, how much control do you have over this place?"

"The original Dungeons cease to exist, leaving behind a hidden mark until all Dungeons are teleported under the Tower's defenses. The marks keep the Formation you see behind me in place.

Once the final Dungeon has been teleported, the marks cease to exist. The Dungeons are expressly set up in this Formation to be teleported to this location."

Larz then closed his eyes and kept them shut. Geth could feel a light tug on his mental sphere a few seconds later.

The self that was still inside him was already inspecting the new Rune glowing lightly in front of him. Albus briefly read out a prompt to him.

'Larz is attempting to form a contract with you. The Rune floating before you is called "Slave."

If you decide to accept this Rune, you will have complete control over all of his actions. You will also each know at once if the other has perished, as the contract will break.'

Geth didn't interact with the Rune immediately. He studied it for a while before placing his hand above it and using his own Mana to accept.

'I'm not particularly happy knowing that this type of slave contract exists. For now, I'll agree to the terms. 

If I can control Larz from anywhere, my children will be safer here, rather than being somewhere I can't communicate with them.' Geth looked at the projection as he opened his eyes.

He could feel a small portion of the man's consciousness sitting inside his mental sphere. Geth could sense that he could enter the man's mental sphere at any time, but Larz couldn't do the same.

"Alright. When the other Dungeons are brought here, what happens to the different locations inside of them?" He asked.

"Each Dungeon has a specific use. The heart of the Dungeon and the Barracks appear immediately.

You have already seen this with the Gather Dungeon. The rest of the 'locations,' as you call them, are stored until the Tower is open.

Once the Tower is open, you can design the area as you please. The city's perimeter increases by a half-mile radius each time the Tower is upgraded."

Geth nodded and continued, "What about the upgrades that have already been performed on the locations or Dungeons themselves?"

"For every level beyond Level 2, the Tower will gain one level."

Geth nodded. Valhalla had reached Level 3 some time ago.

'It should actually be very close to Level 4 if the hunting parties have been doing well. Things will undoubtedly be much easier to keep track of with Larz.'

Geth was done hesitating. He gestured to Swole to insert his Dungeon Crystal as he pulled out the four in his possession.

Larz waved his hand when all five were visible. The different colored stones floated into the air before either of the men could step forward to insert them.

"Are you sure that you wish to bring these Dungeons here?" Larz looked at both of the men and waited for an answer.

"Yes." Swole agreed quickly.

Geth also nodded his head. Larz examined the stones for a minute before looking at Geth again.

"Would you like for the town's name to be Valhalla?"

"Yes."

"Very well." Larz closed his eyes as the five Dungeon Crystals floated away from him and simultaneously set themselves into their sockets.

The ground beneath them shook in a much more drastic way than before. Looking into the distance, the group could see the walls moving away as bright lights began to appear in every direction.

The five different colored lights stayed stagnant for many minutes as the walls pressed out to their new location. Geth estimated that the walls moved a full mile out, indicating that Valhalla was already Level 4.

It was odd watching the wall expand. The trees on the opposing sides simply seemed to melt into the wall, causing it to grow further.

The barrier projecting from the top of the Tower expanded with it. It wasn't until the walls stopped moving that the lights began to change.

One by one, the lights grew to a blinding brilliance as different-style homes and structures began to appear. Geth cast his eyes to the north, looking for the familiar tree house type Barracks.

He found them quickly, but not before Zolis. She was already sprinting that way the moment the lights began to dissipate.

Geth smiled as he began to chase after her. The village of trees wasn't far from the Tower, less than a half-mile.

The two of them quickly spotted many of their friends and family members wandering around with their weapons drawn. Geth's mom was the first to see them.

The woman began to cry as she saw the two of them closing in. She patted Til on the shoulder and pointed.

Geth could see her mouthing, 'go get the kids,' as she pointed. Zolis slowed as they reached the edge of the ring of trees.

Geth took her hand, and she squeezed it tightly while smiling at him. She was already beginning to tear up.