30 The Hidarus Challenge Part 3 : Joining The Figh (1/2)
”Briggs! Can you hear me? I hope you guys are ready! You have numerous hostiles inbound. Looks like Helora and Krotos are slowing them down but some are getting through. I've put the Dungeon mobs on alert and I'm moving around some of our units to support you. Orai will send you the list of mobs that you can request for backup. You should be getting it in a few moments”, I said confidently.
While I was currently helping Vrudius set up the Core Room, Orai was in D1 activating our traps and priming our defensive systems. Using the Dungeon's system, she pulled up our list of mobs and sent it to Briggs:
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Slimes x10 [B]
Elementals x10 [B]
Golems x15 [B]
Orc x15 [C+]
Golems x 5 [C+]
Cyclops x4 [C+]
Elementals x 2 [C+]
Giant Centipede x2 [C+]
Giant Spider x2 [C+]
Giant Serpent x2 [C+]
Young Cerberus x2 [C+]
Lich x2 [C+]
Vampire x2 [C+]
Skeleton Warrior [C+]
Skeleton Archer [C+]
Skeleton Mage [C+]
Orcs x 5 [C]
Giants x2 [C]
Beholder [C]
Mimic [C]
Cyborg [C]
Wyvern x3 [C]
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”I trust your judgment lads. Just give me whatever you want. This old dwarf needs to shake off his rust! It may not be Failnaught but my crossbow rarely misses! Right, Bose?!”, Briggs shouted.
”Bose. Kill!”, Bose stated.
As previously stated, Bose was a beautifully crafted Golem. He was still wearing his matte-gold paladin armor and was as human-like as before. He had a large frame, which was most likely because of his enchanted heavy armor. He also wore his helmet, with the inside still glowing a goldish-yellow. He was more intimidating than before and proudly stood 10-feet tall. Replacing the backpack that was frequently on his back was 2 weapons. The first was the weapon he used before, which was his matte black and custom Axe-Greatsword. The other weapon was the Minotaur's Demonic lightning axe, which Bose had taken a liking to. Most Minotaurs drew power from special, rune-inscribed battleaxes that they carry so I guessed that Briggs modified the runes for his convenience.
As for Briggs, he was currently in his matte-black dwarven armor but without his bow on his back. I was surprised to see that he had what looked to be a crossbow. Similar to his bow, his crossbow was also matte black. However, judging from the rune on the weapon and the black lighting that was coursing through the crossbow string, I guessed that Briggs found a way to transfer the rune to his favorite weapon. In place of a bow on his back, he had the battleaxe he got the rune from. Judging from its looks, it wasn't in the best of shape but it would get the job done if he needed to melee.
The hostiles were currently looking around the Rest Area, making sure that no stone was left unturned. It was only a matter of time before they burst through the corridor's doors.
”He's going to get himself killed, isn't he?”, I asked concerned.
”I'm not so certain. I'll give it a...25% chance he survives without any backup, which is pretty moderate considering the situation. It's only an estimate though”, Vrudius said.
As I looked at Vargoz, I noticed that he was flying behind Vrudius. He was most likely bored at the lack of action he was getting but his sporadic movements were weirdly satisfying. As I was staring at Vargoz, he stared back at me. Suddenly, using the magic stored within him, Vargoz spoke to me telepathically in a tone he never used before.
”The Measure Of A Dungeon Master Is What He Does With Power. Avoiding Corruption Of Power Is To Face Beings Stronger Than You. Power Resides Only Where Men Believe It Resides. A King May Watch His Men Die But A Friend Will Fight Alongside Them”, Vargoz stated.