Dungeon of Pride, Laplace

Chapter 925- Corrupted Weapons (2)

It was not just Berisol, the intensity could be seen shared by all the orcs even the lowest ranking one. That was how high a position Simon held in their hearts.

And why would he not, revenge against the ogres after their previous humiliating defeat in the forest was one of their lifelong dreams and ambition.

Now that it has been fulfilled, the orcs seemed to have grown even more fond and reverend of Simon. Had it not been for him, their whole clan would have been exterminated that day or forced to live a humiliating life under the subjugation of the ogres.

 For them, he was not only their saviour, but also their avenger.

"Raise your heads" On Simon's order, the orcs picked themselves up.

"I hope you all have been doing well"…

"It's all thanks to lord Simon. Without you we would have never experienced such glory" Berisol thanked bowing his head deeply.

"Enough, I did what I had to. Besides, I am not being partial here. The black ogre clan has much potential. As such, I am planning to have them serve under me in the future".

It was as Simon said, although he helped the orcs to take revenge on the black ogre clan, he was only using a borrowed knife to cull their numbers.

 From the beginning, he had no intention of favouring one clan. He wanted to bring all the various clans inside the forest under his rule. And to do that, he started with the Orc clan.

"Even then, we are eternally grateful" Berisol spoke.

For them avenging their honor was more important than exterminating the black ogre clan.

"It's good if you understand that. In the future, many more clans other than the black ogre clan would be joining us. It would be better for you all to get along together"

After giving his instructions, Simon placed his eyes on the entrance of the storage quarters. His main motive for coming here was to check on the items that were brought here the day before yesterday.

The items that wreaked havoc in the kingdom, the source of the unusual energy that the soldiers of the Kingdom of Blackthorn were using.

They were brought here to be stored with the other items when Annette and her team returned to the dungeon.

"Let's go inside. I have been wanting to see those items for myself" Simon spoke and took the lead to head inside.

Ever since receiving the report from Annette about these items which were detailed some kind of unusual energy that was very similar to his own item, he had been curious about it.

The report was given about a month ago, today finally he could see those items with his own eyes.

As he stepped inside, a massive ceiling and an enormous chamber greeted him. The air here was cool with a quiet hum of ambient magic that vibrated through the space. Thanks to the numerous items and treasures stored here, the entire place bore a mystical ambience to it.

Rows upon rows of shelves, containers, filled the expanse. Weapons of all kinds—ancient swords, cursed daggers, and enchanted bows—lined one wall, each radiating a unique aura.

Opposite them were artifacts and relics, glowing with faint, otherworldly light. Every item or treasure here was distinctly separated, with magical barriers ensuring that no two items interfered with each other, maintaining the strict order of the storage.

As he looked around the storage quarters, Simon couldn't help but ask "Where are the items from the recent acquisition?".

All the items here were either acquired from the intruders or procured from Prime's workshop. He couldn't see the items Annette spoke of.

"About that…" The one to speak was the treasure keeper Berisol "The area housing the recent acquisition is a little far down the chamber and separated from the rest".

When Simon arrived at the place he soon understood why it was so. Cordoned off with multiple layers of magical seals and formations, the items were completely blocked from the outside.

Unlike the other items that were neatly placed on shelves or within containers, these objects were held within a large, reinforced containment field. It was done so as to prevent their malevolent energies from leaking out.

"So these are the items huh" His crimson eyes landed on the many armors and weapons placed inside the seal as he carefully studied them. Even with just a glance anyone could tell that the items here were unusual, they had that kind of presence about them.

"Hmm, this energy… though it's different it does bore some resemblance"

There was a slight thrum of strange energy that felt disturbingly similar to the energy he was familiar with.

Simon moved closer to one of the pedestals and commanded "Lower the containment on this one, I need to examine it up close."

At his words, Annette hurriedly cautioned "Master please be careful. These weapons, they have the ability to corrupt one's mind".

Simon nodded and headed in. Even without Annette's caution, he knew not to underestimate this unknown energy and besides, if it was what he thought it was, he did not need to fear it.

On his command, the warden Berisol pulled the lever and a small gap appeared in one of the seals. Using this slight gap, Simon stepped inside.

At that moment, all that energy that was contained and sealed off within this formation, came rushing at him like a wave trying to capsize a boat.

"?" His hands moved and Simon prepared an item to defend himself when he stopped in his tracks.

The wave appeared and swept him over.

"Master!!" Seeing his actions, Annette and the others immediately tried to rush in but were stopped by the gesture of their master who told them not to come in.

Simon turned his attention back on the items placed inside the containment. The level of energy here was enough to casue some low level beings to collapse instantly or coorode their mind.