28 The Hidarus Challenge Part 1 (2/2)
A Large Number Of Hostiles Are Present In The Grassland.
[ALERT!]
Creatures Carrying Rare Artifacts Have Been Detected
[ALERT!]
Dungeon Preparedness level Has Not Been Met. Dungeon Member Assistance Required.
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”I can taste the valuable souls, Master Jordan. It's time to shine, my friend”, Vargoz said.
”Shit! Shit! Shit! I didn't expect him to start the challenge so soon! I thought we had more time! We are not prepared for the challenge yet! I still need to set up some of the defenses!”, Orai panicked.
”Really? This is a pretty common thing for Hidarus to do. I mean, he is the God Of War after all. He likes Violence and Chaos, despite his charismatic personality. Why do you think the Demons like him so much?”, Helora said.
”We don't have time to talk about it! We need to set up our positions and fast! It seems that everyone needs to be on the front lines for this battle. I also need someone to help me guard the Core Room since I'm still a C+ at the moment. If it's okay with Jordan and Orai, I'm willing to make some suggestions”, Vrudius said.
While Vrudius was currently stuck in a C+ vessel of a body, his mind was still an S+ rank. Since he specialized in the efficient and effective use of his powers and troops, his opinion on how to manage our forces was appreciated. We also had Helora, who was one of the smartest Demons in Orune. While Vrudius specialized in things regarding military tactics, Helora had advanced knowledge about most things in Orune. It was one of the reasons that she was granted the chance to be Quill's concubine, other than her attractive succubus appeal.
With everyone looking at me with hope, it was hard not to collapse under the pressure. However, if strategy games have taught me anything, it's that you have to prepare for the unexpected. After I got up from sitting on the floor, I decided to give them a short speech to not only calm them down but to calm down myself.
”I have obtained you wonderful, somewhat overpowered companions over the last 5 days. However, a bigger and more ambitious goal has been consistently on my mind since I started my time as a Dungeon Master. I want to make the most Overpowered Dungeon in Orune. But, I need your help to accomplish that. I'm an Omnimoral Dungeon Master so I may sometimes come across as evil, a hero, or something in-between. However, I can promise you one thing that will never change. Every member, every mob, every brick, every stone, and everything in-between is important to me. So when I ask you to risk your life for this Dungeon, I'm not doing it out of selfishness. No, my friends. I'm asking you to save a home that views you as something more than tools. I know that we haven't even known each other for a week but if you save this Dungeon from destruction and help me protect my dream, I will do everything in my power to make sure that you love this Dungeon as much as I do. I will always value your opinion as if you were the family I never had. That's a Dungeon Master's promise and I'll happily sign it in blood”, I stated.
After I gave the short speech, everyone seemed to be in higher spirits. Since we were low on time, I told them to teleport to their preferred positions in the Dungeon until we have time to rearrange the formation of the members. However, before we all teleported to our preferred destinations, I told them the guidelines that they had to follow if they were going to fight for the Dungeon.
”The kills need to be nice, they need to be clean, and they need to be effective! If we are going to survive this challenge, it will require us to be smart with our abilities! You can be fancy but don't be too fancy! And of course, make sure you enjoy yourself in the process! You are dismissed!”, I shouted.
As Orai and I stayed in the Core Room with Vrudius, I pondered over that phrase.
”Nice, Clean, Effective.”
I think that's my favorite phrase now.