Chapter 84: Chapter 84: Lord Aengus (2)

[ Appraisal ]

[ Name: Voldemort ] [ Corrupted ]

[ Race: Demon ]

[ Species: Half Hydrothrax ]

[ Rank: Greater Demon ]

[ Affiliation: Dark Valley Fortress, Lust Dukedom ]

[ Abilities:

[ 1. Water Breathing: Hydrothrax can Submerged in water for a long time ]

[ 2. Aqua Cloak: Hydrothrax can shroud itself in a thick layer of water, making it difficult to see and giving it resistance to physical attacks. The cloak also provides it with increased speed and agility in aquatic environments ]

[ 3. Tidal Surge: The demon can summon powerful waves to crash against its enemies, knocking them back and potentially drowning those caught in the surge. The strength and size of the wave can vary depending on Hydrothrax's will ]

[ 4. Dread Maelstrom: It creates a massive vortex of corrupted water that draws in enemies and shreds them with shadow-infused currents. The maelstrom also distorts reality within its range, causing illusions and disorientation among those trapped inside ]

[ 5. Scalebane Torrent: Hydrothrax unleashes a barrage of razor-sharp scales, each infused with dark energy, that can slice through armor and flesh.]

Aengus quickly focused on the corrupted Barron, bringing up the information on the nature of the corruption:

[Corruption: Dark Wraiths, a type of darkness creature, have corrupted the target's mind. The Wraiths are sinister creatures that gradually take control of the soul, leading to death. Corruption progress: 98.89%.]

Aengus's eyes narrowed as he read the details. The Barron's corruption was almost complete, leaving him on the brink of losing himself entirely. The situation was more dangerous than he had anticipated. With the corruption at 99%, the Barron could become fully possessed at any moment.

Bella and Vespera turned to him, maintaining their focus on keeping the Baron at bay.

"What is it, sweetheart? Do you somehow understand its language?" Bella asked, her gaze fixed on Aengus.

"Yes," Aengus replied evenly. "The Baron—the creature inside, says they plan to attack the fortress tonight and destroy it. They have a large army assembled."

He deliberately left out the part about the Baron's 'Bitch' curse. Otherwise who knows what would Bella do out of anger.

Bella's eyes widened slightly. "Oh, that sounds serious. But how do you understand their language? Even the residents here can't make sense of it. How is that possible?" she asked, feeling curious. Her tone was also had tinge of suspicion as she studied Aengus closely.

"That—That's because of my darkness affinity. This creature had similar darkness powers as I do. I can understand it somehow," Aengus said confidently, his tone steady despite the underlying tension.

Bella's eyes glinted with approval. "Fu fu fu... Very good, sweetheart. See, I knew you would be useful," she smiled, her voice dripping with seductive charm as she approached him, the air around her charged with an intoxicating allure.

Vespera, who had just been saved from imminent danger, regarded Aengus with a mixture of gratitude and suspicion. Her sharp eyes narrowed as she tried to gauge his true intentions.

"Do you know where their location is?" Vespera asked, her voice filled with concern. The urgency in her tone reflected the gravity of the situation.

Aengus shook his head slowly. "No. The creature did not reveal their exact location."

Bella's smile widened, revealing a hint of satisfaction. "No matter, sweetheart. You have done more than enough. For this contribution, you will be granted a Barony over this territory."

"This one," she said, nodding dismissively at the bound Baron, "is of no further use. What do you think?" Her offer was both generous and strategic, a move to secure Aengus's loyalty.

Vespera's eyes widened in surprise. "A Barony from the start? While she had to work hard for how long?" she thought, feeling a pang of unfairness. She had been through trials and tribulations to earn her position. But as Bella's command was absolute, she stifled her discontent, knowing better than to challenge her Mistress's decisions.

Aengus didn't miss the opportunity. His eyes gleamed with a cold determination. "Yes, Mistress. I shall do as you say. I will keep it safe no matter what," he replied with a resolute tone, his voice firm and unwavering.

Inwardly, Aengus was already formulating his next moves. The first phase of his plan had succeeded, and with the Barony in his grasp, he had the means to set his long-term strategy into motion.