Chapter 180: Ends justifying the means.

Chapter 180: Ends justifying the means.

Moments after the end of the vision, we once again found ourselves in the real world, being stared at by Dalius guards. Word soon spread that our goal had been accomplished and that the time to retreat had come. Things moved pretty quickly from there, so it didnt take long before we were back at base.

My thoughts were still whirling after that latest vision. Helios had vowed to take up the mantle of a god in this one and had promised to listen to the final words of his enemies. A stark difference from the god he had been fighting, it seemed.

Emeri and I were cajoled into Dalius tent after arrival, where we were told to wait for his return. Left to ourselves, I noticed that Emeri was lost in thought as well.

How do you feel about what we saw, Ems? Pretty gruesome, huh.

I D- Do you think what he did was necessary?

What do you mean?

What Helios did. Killing all of those people, stopping them from dreaming Do you think that was necessary? she rephrased, turning to look at me.

I sighed. Necessary? Probably not. But perhaps it was warranted. While that pagan goddess seemed convinced of the good she was doing, a creature like that cant be trusted. For all we know, she was showing them nightmares instead.

She shook her head. Helios would have said so, if that was the case Those people went there willingly, too. Her brow scrunched. It wasnt Helios call to make!

Helios was a normal person once, too, Emeri. Remember the harm that was done to him by those other pagan gods? It only makes sense that he would make sure they didnt continue their destruction when his back was turned.

Listen to what you just said! Other pagan gods. They dont all deserve to be treated in the same way Helios forced his way in and caused death and destruction. Just like those other minor gods did to him.

I looked down, staring at my hands. They had been bloodied many a time in these past few months. Had my victims all deserved their deaths? The thought reminded me of a saying my dad always like to taut.

Hurt people hurt more people.

Emeri calmed down, but still looked unsettled. Youre right Youre right. We dont know enough to say that Helios was in the wrong. I guess I- I had hoped Helios would be kinder, even to his enemies.

Those last words of his that is kindness. Before deciding to lighten the mood. I have to admit, Emeri, that I hadnt expected you to react so strongly. You used to jump to Helios defence for the smallest thing.

She scoffed, punching my shoulder. I guess I took your words to heart, idiot.

Huh? Which ones?

The ones about me being a mindless follower. She half-whispered.

Oh. Oh! From when we had that fight! I remember. Well, I think youre overcompensating. Lets give his holiness the benefit of the doubt, shall we?

Though she remained silent, I did get a shallow nod and a reserved smile.

A few minutes of comfortable silence later, Dalius entered the tent. He looked slightly bruised and his armour was banged up, but seemed fine otherwise. When he noticed us sitting on a nearby bench, he gave us a wide smile.

Aha! I was about to call for you two, but youre already here! You must have read my mind. So, whatd you find?

Getting right to business, are we? I grumbled lightly, though I received no response. I noticed that Dalius smile seemed a little more forced than usual. I suppose he had lost a lot of men, so it made sense for him to be a little more icy than normal.

Expected experience gain for tier 3: low (in case of Rankor kills: high).

Up to 30 people can enter this dungeon simultaneously.

Lichcondors rest Tier 4 dungeon.

A series of towering spires connected by old suspended bridges, this dungeon is haunted by hordes of various undead monsters. The skeletons of the monsters they were originally are capably of all functions and skills they were capable of when alive. Warning: Monsters do not die unless enough of their bodies have been fully destroyed. Beheading them is not enough.

Expected experience gain for tier 2: large.

Up to 12 people can enter this dungeon simultaneously.

Ilian travels Tier 2 dungeon.

A rare multi-biome dungeon, Ilian travels takes place in several distinct environments and is filled a similar variety of elemental monsters. These monsters will work together to increase their power. Water sprites will work together with thunder sprites, for example.

Expected experience gain for tier 2: small.

Up to 45 people can enter this dungeon simultaneously.

Trulo Marshes Tier 2 dungeon.

The Trulo Marshes is a dungeon filled with small yet dangerous monsters. Many are poisonous and/or venomous, which they will use to their advantage. Monsters in this dungeon are more intelligent and tactically inclined than usual. Warning: There have been reports of poisonous creatures purposefully jumping into cooking pots to kill trespassers.

Expected experience gain for tier 2: small.

Up to 25 people can enter this dungeon simultaneously.

I gave the dungeons on the first page a read and discarded the rest of the pile, instantly having found one I liked.

These Garbador, they wouldnt happen to be immune to curse marks, would they? I asked the lieutenant.

Im not sure what those are, but I dont think so? I dont see why they would be; Garbador are earth-attuned monsters.

Thats all I needed to know