Chapter 83 - Rebuilding The Ancient Fortress (2/2)

”No need to flatter me. I know that you are only sticking to me right now, because of the shadow armies. Once they are exterminated, you will no longer be as reverent as you are now. But either way, I do not care. Since you dare to offer, I dare to accept.” Versailles arrogantly said, not the least bit restrained.

”When will we move and where are we moving to?” Ian could no longer watch his Father and Uncle Ulain's stunts, feeling uncomfortable with their antics.

It was one thing for them to serve the serpentine out of helplessness. He could accept them kneeling for the continuity of the Pink Goblins race. However, he saw and felt no honor in them bowing down just because the female made one trip successful.

For all they knew, she could have gotten the help of her clan.

As such, he did not feel inclined towards her, instead, raising his walls even higher. She could do whatever she wanted, but he was not going to fall for it. She might be the savior of his father and race, but he felt no gratitude. Because the reason for her assistance was for her own selfish motives.

Versailles was accustomed to the cold attitude of this deposed Young Master of the Pink Goblins race. Hence, she did not take offense at his attitude, only smiling amusedly.

However, the same could not be said for Chief Mein and Uncle Ulain.

'What is this brat doing? He seems to be purposely putting the female on tenterhooks.'

They were displeased and dissatisfied with his behavior.

”The Pink Goblins new place of settlement is the Ancient Fortress inside the Poison Fields.”

Her voice was like a thunder, exploding inside Chief Mein and Ulain's heads, sending their souls shivering as their bodies trembled.

Disbelief written all over his face, Chief Mein looked at Versailles like he was looking at an alien specie. He had no words to express the turbulent emotions in his heart.

”Ancient Fo...Fortress!?” He bellowed in shock, still not able to accept such an absurd claim.

”Is the Ancient Forest not the Gorgon's stronghold?” Ulain asked in equal measure confusion and anger.

He felt the serpentine was playing with their feelings. The Ancient Fortress was the home of the Gorgons, who despite being groups, were at times more powerful than the clans. And the reason behind this strength was their stronghold, the Ancient Fortress.

With the double combination of the existing poison in the environment and the venomous poison spewed by the Gorgons, the place was the least likely place anyone would think of living in.

”Not is. Used to be. After last night, the Ancient Fortress became officially mine. The Gorgons my slaves.” Another shock went through their being, causing them to lay limply on the ground.

”Okay, let me get this right. In one ice night, you rushed to the Poison fields, found your way around the poisonous miasma, entered their stronghold, and defeated the Gorgons, turning them into your slaves? And you did all this alone?” Chief Mein's voice grew hoarser and hoarser with every word he spoke.

'This female can no longer be described as an ordinary serpentine. There is more to her than meets the eye. Maybe, that is way the dark lord is after her?

He was barely able to make sense of his jumbled thoughts, his gaze turning peculiar as he looked at her.

”Yes, any problem?” She asked coldly, her violet eyes turning sharp as knives.

”No, No. Of course not. I was just wondering. But the Ancient Fortress is a mess. Aside from the Gorgons, there would probably be many other poisonous species around.” He informed in a hurry.

”There is no need to worry about that. I have the Gorgons working on renovating the place and rebuilding the fortress. The poison inside the fortress will be cleared. However, the poison outside will remain. They will act as a form of defense against any unexpected visitors and appearances.” She disdainfully glanced at him.

”Otherwise, with your meagre numbers and strength, you would be corpses before you could even assist me. Furthermore, I have future plans for the fortress. So, prepare your people, Chief. Because pretty soon, the Pink Goblins will not be the only species occupying the fortress.” Her shinning bright eyes were filled with expectations as she looked at him.

”The Gorgons working on the Fortress? There will be more species living inside the Ancient Fortress in the Poison Fields, aside from us?” He reiterated, doubting his ears.

He found out that he was either in shock, confusion, or disbelief whenever he conversed with this serpentine. Have the fledglings in the Nar realm progressed so far, while they remained holed up in their nests? Because, for a female so young, such ability was commendable.

He sighed in resignation, no longer averse to the idea of being her slave. To be able to accomplish such matters, he saw no shame in serving her. She had the disposition and bearings of a great leader.

'But, how did she enslave the Gorgons? Did they encounter the same situation as the Pink Goblins, attacked by the dark shadows? And who was as unfortunate as them, reduced to living inside the Ancient Fortress of the Poison Fields as well?'

The more he heard, the more questions arose in his heart.