I can reveal that the nameless one has a name, as for the white Dragoness, I have no plans her resurrection, but I have another idea, and a big one, about the Nameless One himself and who he is only the Golden Dragon knows
Pranee and Jagan stayed in Kumandr and Amba and Pengu, along with Sisu, went north to the valley of Tunalos to defend Sisu from the fire dragon Flamus, for they know her secrets,
you can read about it in Chapter 4 of Steel Shoe.
maybe the Nameless One will return, maybe not, maybe his vengeful will speaks to the Engineer,
anything is possible here, but the question is also who the Engineer really is is it possible to surprise him, because so far the Engineer is a man who so far has not he showed surprises, he can turn everything so far into victory.
ps i love worlds like H.P. Lovecraft and Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40k so everything it is possible here as to who the Nameless One and the Engineer are.
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The name of the Nameless, uttered by Irhabar, even caused a panic attack in the increasingly trembling Sisu, the mere vision and memory of the greatest evil, the end of everything and the destroyer of the world, made everything tremble before the dragon's eyes, and even worse, the knowledge that the blade of the old evil had survived to this day. times and now one of them is in the possession of the Black Empress has caused Sisu to puff up her light blue mane.
- Sisu, what happened. Namaari asked, not understanding the strange behavior of her dragon friend.
- You know what happened!, no!, I know, I have to go get my family, get all the dragons, they'll explain. Said Sisu trying to run.
- I know, I heard about this legend, a great evil from before the beginning of the world fought with two primordial dragons, one of them, she White Dragoness of Life, died during the fight, but they managed to defeat the evil supported by the power of the four tribes of all dragons. Said Irhabar, also knowing well the stories of the great battle from the words of the interrogated wind dragon.
- yes, that's the story, but now let me, I have to, I have to run, they have to know about it. Said Sisu panicked more than ever in her life.
- wait, we need to find Raya and Lao Bin, they need to know about it too. Sisu said quickly.
- They're out of our reach. Tong said.
- like it's out of our reach, where they cut in. Boun asked.
- they went to the forests of Gan-Ju, racing with each other to see if the Empress left the ruins, oh no, if she won't budge maybe they'll need help. Said Sisu now torn between what she wanted to do and what she had to do.
- don't worry about them, the Empress is focused solely on her mission, she didn't send anyone to the Gan-Ju forests, you have my word. Said Irhabar, looking everyone in the eye with complete confidence, even regret, and his words were so effective that no one, not even Little Noi, could see the ulterior motives and the truth he had successfully concealed from everyone.
Sisu looked at Irhabar, nodded her head and ran through the ruins of the city running again over the heads of people and guards on the ice steps leaving the master of lies and now manipulated people behind her.
Sisu, unable to believe what she heard, the visions of the Nameless One and his sword, which turned out to have survived to these times, never thought that the worst nightmare that ice, the first tribes and two ancient dragons had seen her, that this nightmare would come back again and for in her life, Sisu ran like mad above all wishing that everything that happened to her was just a nightmare, but there was something else to it all, and because of this, however, she did not want to wake up, and it gave her a shining spark of hope for the future.
- Lucas. Sisu whispered, hoping that the newcomer, Lucas, would be the one to stop everything.
Seeing her sister, the purple-blue Amba, the green Pengu, and the accompanying erstwhile guardians, the red flame dragon Flamus, marching with the granite-colored earth dragon Gronus, and the blue-white wind dragoness Verana, who were going to break with most of the workers and Lana Wina accompanying them, Sisu first she screamed then landed in front of the five dragons with a bang and, speaking incoherently, made each of the dragons stare at her with mutual fear.
- Sisu!, what happened!. Say. Pengu said grabbing his sister's head and doing something that was rather brutal but effective.
One simple blow to the cheek was enough for Sisu to suddenly sober up, stop tangled in words and look surprised at her brother and he, knowing that he had done too much, looked guilty at the ground.
- I'm sorry, I shouldn't be like this. Pengu said.
- brother, it doesn't matter quickly you have to come with me, Irhabar came back and said something very important.
- he, my father's betrayer. Lana Wina asked shocked.
- that traitor, Sisu, tell me you don't believe him. Amba said directing her anger to the absentee.
- unfortunately I have to believe him, he is free and I think he finally saw the light, he said. She told Sisu before Flamus interrupted her.
- like what he said that suddenly you all believe him.
- that's what he did, since he betrayed you why would he tell the truth today. Gronus said.
- maybe he saw something and understood the truth like Lao Bin. Verana stated.
- is it important now, listen to me at last and come, come quickly. Said Sisu leading the five dragons in a fast and nervous run.
- What did the traitor say?. Flamus asked.
- He said Nameless Hero's power was back. Said Sisu and her words shook the five dragons.
- what nameless!, it's impossible!. Verana screamed in shock, stopping for a moment in front of the ruined and crushed wall of the city of Buelion.
- unfortunately, it's true, come on, Irhabar will tell you about what drives the enemy's fortresses, about the part of the nameless sword!. Sisu screamed, ruffling her mane, and the listening dragons, with the exception of the earth dragon, also ruffled their manes.
- so what are we waiting for, if this is true then we have bigger problems than ever!. Amba screamed as she ran on with her sister.
- what is nameless. Lana Wina asked, trying to catch up with the six dragons before Pengu took her on his back.
- is a monster from the distant past, it was he who created many evil beings such as Druun, that's all for starters. Said Pengu, carrying the golden-haired princess on his back.
A few minutes later, the six dragons reached the three tents and Irhabar, who was now explaining everything, was focused only on the investigation of the five dragons regarding the nameless blade and what the Nameless One himself was.
- unfortunately, there is only one truth, the Engineer found a sword hilt, a black hilt and a part of a broken blade, this thing emanates a strange navy blue power, this power powers the entire base and our, I mean their armed, silver legionnaires are powered by this power. Said Irhabar explaining the most important of the first issues and questions regarding the source of power of the great steel fortress.
- so that's how the fortress has its power. Said Szan-Ka-Ran hugging his daughter fearing for the future of everything he knows.
- yes, the Engineer gave the Empress a source once unknown to me and then he created fortresses and armies of silver legionnaires, later as he admitted it himself, he, wielding the power of the blade, summoned and sent Druun to destroy Kumandra your home, now I know what gave him such great knowledge, it's a blade because it lets him and the Empress in. Irhabar said, causing more and more fear in the hearts of the six dragons.
- so it's true, legends never lie, the Nameless One was destroyed by destroying the Dragoness of Life himself, his blade that could not be destroyed was left in our world, if the Engineer completes the blade, nothing will remain for the world. Gronus said, knowing the nameless one's history as well as any dragon.
- Engineer, so it's his fault, it's because of him Druun invaded our house!, them will be cursed!. Tong screamed, clenching his fists tightly.
- Nameless, what, who he actually is. Namaari asked when fear even looked into her eyes.
- Is it some kind of evil spirit!. Little Noi asked.
- or something even worse. Tong asked himself, trembling as well, for knowing what Druun were was something that was always terrifying, and here was something even worse.
- the name of this monster was deliberately erased from the pages of history, so that no one would ever say it, and the Nameless Living Armageddon himself from the ancient times before the dragon tribes was the ultimate destructive force, supposedly he wanted to destroy the whole world, evil spirits such as Druun, this his creations. Pengu said looking seriously at everyone in complete shock.
- so that's why the Empress is able to control the kind of evil forces that indiscriminately ravaged our lands, our home!. Boun said angrily, but the mere thought of the Nameless One filled him with fear.
- Wait a minute, so what is the Empress planning now?. Verana asked, looking with everyone in suspense at Irhabar, furious with himself, who looked at the ground squeezing his eyes and mouth.
- the hilt of the blade spoke as the Golden Dragon's power was interrupted, the sharp one is able to tell where the remaining piece is, apparently there are two more and they are all hidden here. Irhabar said shocking everyone even more.
- whoever obtains the blade of the nameless one can wield its power, but the Golden Dragon was right to warn us all. Said Pengu recalling the last words of the Golden Dragon.
- so now that he knew and saw why he did nothing now, let him take the parts of the blade where no one would ever reach for them. Amba said shivering despite Flamus' grip on her right paw.
- No, he won't, now even more so. Gronus said.
- so what is he waiting for, until the enemy restores the broken blade and brings destruction to the world. shouted Tong, more and more Noah understanding the provisions of the Golden Dragon.
- this golden madman with his stupidity can make the world die, why he does nothing. Little Noi asked, clenching her fists and raising them high into the sky.
- because he's too smart. Verana said.
- he's not too stupid, it's his stupidity that made the Empress alive instead of destroying her long ago, Lucas is right, the Golden Dragon is stupid and short-sighted, it's as if he himself made the biggest mistakes that now lead to inevitable doom. Said Namaari shocking everyone except perhaps Sisu who responded with a nod and a broad smile of agreement.
- that's how I see it too, the Golden Dragon is blind and currently in his blindness he is constantly passive, angry at everything, offended, is it done by someone who is considered the smartest in the world?, NO!, only blind fools do this. Sisu said angrily.
- quieter Sisu, because he will hear you and you will feel his anger on you. Pengu said.
- And please, let him hear me and come, maybe he will finally come to his senses, as Lucas advised him. Sisu said.
- stop being naive, little sister, and stop telling us about this madman, because if it wasn't for Lucas, none of this would have happened. Pengu said.
- and was he guilty, no!. Little Noi screamed suddenly.
- exactly, it's not his fault that he was dragged into our world and that he had to fight the Golden Dragon, no matter what Lucas did, he broke the power of the written future anyway. Nitor Hazin said, spreading his hands around.
- if it wasn't for us. Namaari said angry with herself.
- everything would be set in motion anyway, and yes!. Tong said clenching his fists.
- enough is enough, instead of thinking about irrelevant issues, we should think about what to do and what the Empress is planning, Irhabar go on. Lana Wina said, interrupting everyone's idle argument.
- Irhabar, tell us what else you have to tell us. Said Szan-Ka-Ran, addressing his former servant, now regaining his full confidence in him more and more.
- the enemy knows where the second part of the sword is, it's the swamps of Ulain, where the river Nolan ends, supposedly there is a sunken temple there. Irhabar said, and his words quickly caught the attention of the three guardian dragons.
- yes there is the temple of the White Dragoness of life, long ago it was sunk before us. Verana said, scratching her blue-white head.
- yes, I know, there is a temple there, no one ever checked it, it was always deserted, a testimony of the ancient past, we always felt a strange fear to this place, something always drove us away from there and now I know what, it's the power of part of the Nameless Blade. Gronus said, recalling some years ago.
- wait, since you tell us about it, since the temple is flooded with water, let me guess, the empress has a way to bypass this problem. Flamus stated quickly, also squeezing Amba's paw tightly.
- with completeness, the Engineer was not able to solve such problems, since he created machines that could fly across the sky, maybe he constructed ones that would be able to easily dive under water. Said Nitor Hazin, knowing the engineer's case best and what he saw himself when as many as four Experimentals appeared in the sky.
- it is worse. Said Irhabar taking a deep breath preparing for another lie and his face quickly became focused and determined as did his brown eyes scanning everyone with a very alert gaze.
- The Engineer has built a large machine to pump out water, in an hour he will be able to draw water from the sunken temple and stop new tributaries. but we have a certain advantage over the machine. Irhabar said without showing even the slightest twitch of his eyebrow or pupil, which was such a perfect confirmation of the words that even the little schemer was unable to see through the lie.
- I mean, what do you say quickly?. Tong asked, unable to wait patiently for all the answers Irhabar had for them.
- first of all, the Empress machine is slow, it's a tank driven by Pelona for sure.
- Pelona. Namaari hissed upon hearing the name of her opponent, so there was no need to say anything more than to act.
- so you're saying that Pelona will lead the strike on the Ulain marshes, how can I surprise her. Namaari asked, grabbing Irhabar by the leather vest.
- that, that, that's simple, we've got to take the Nolan River, from what I've seen, you've got one boat besides the galley, it should be enough, the Empress's tank is a lumbering machine, just outrun it, and the rest will be up to you water dragons. Irhabar said as everyone looked at the three water dragons.
- Wait, you want us to sail into the oblivion of the chamber of the flooded temple?. Pengu asked slightly panicked.
- there is no other way out, otherwise the Empress will extract what she seeks by force, get another shard and get closer and closer to the power of the Nameless One. Said Irhabar almost controlling everything.
- but wait, is it safe to draw a sword, Irhabar, you said yourself that the blade can't be touched by everyone, and if. Flamus said not hiding his fear of the unknown, also knowing that a pale blade could have such abilities.
- that's for sure, but there's a simple way around it, something that is inorganic, wood, stone, steel, I can quickly construct such prehensile claws. Irhabar said.
- I know how something like this works, I'll help you, together we'll be done in less than an hour, if we have that much time. Nitor Hazin said firmly.
- I believe we do, and now it's up to you, only you can stop the Empress or let her. Irhabar said.
There was a momentary silence, both Namaari, Tong, Little Noi, Boun, Nitor Hazin, Lana Wina and Szan-Ka-Ran looked at each other the same way as the accompanying dragons, no words needed here just a simple gesture, some closed their eyes for a moment others nodded their heads, still others stared blankly ready for anything, after all, a few seconds of silence, Sisu appeared first.
- we will help, we will do everything to stop the Empress. Said Sisu, agreeing with everyone to the plan that was introduced by Irhabar, and he himself was silently and solemnly rejoicing inside, not letting anyone know that his brilliant plan today brought the greatest fruit, but the game he played today was focused on something more and his plan had nothing to do with the plan of the Empress herself, it does not change the fact that the traps were set.
- so come on, you need to prepare the right forceps. Said Nitor Hazin leading Irhabar to the blacksmith.
- we need to find Raya and Lao Bin, we need them today too. Tong said.
- in fact, they are unreachable.
- how is it. and unless it is, but you still need to let them know. Namaari said as a slight blush appeared on her face.
- no, they really are unreachable, they decided to go west to see if the Empress left, we talked about it with Irhabar, he swore that the Empress didn't send anyone to the forest, so we have to trust, believe in our friends. Lana Wina said.
- but whether we will be able to separate again, and if something threatens them. Namaari asked, remembering the day Pelona and Lao Bin split their group into two.
- I don't agree to that. Amba said.
- me too, we had to choose once and I know how I felt about it, today I won't leave. Pengu said.
- They're not alone, I'm sure. Said Sisu staring at the sky and seeing what no one saw, something that suddenly glided across the sky, something or rather someone, heading west.
- Sisu, if you think that this newcomer, Lucas will help them, don't be naive. Said Pengu still the most skeptical.
- it was because of him that the power of the written future was broken, maybe what was broken was bad but it was a lesser evil than what now hangs over us all. Gronus said as he lined up with Amba and Pengu.
- He's not to blame, don't forget that. Flamus said as he stood next to Sisu to everyone's surprise, and then Tong, Little Noi, Boun, Namaari, even Verana, the dragoness of the wind, approached her.
- this is not his fault. Namaari said.
- you're biased, because he, Lucas, defeated Pelona, so you'd better keep your mouth shut. Pengu said.
- and we should not quarrel, we must act now, we must sail as quickly as possible to the swamps of Ulain. Amba said, stepping away from her brother and the earth dragon to the surprise of Shan-Ka-Ran and his daughter Lana Wina.
- besides, I hope Flamus that you will stay on the boat when we reach the marshes.
- oh no Amba, I won't leave you in need, and don't be afraid for me, maybe the water, a place like a swamp will limit my abilities but won't hurt me unless I fall into deep water. Said Flamus ready for anything, fighting in the mud and humid environment that is the swamps of Ulain.
- Okay, we'll discuss this later, now it's time to go. Amba said, looking caringly into the eyes of the red dragon.
- it's time to go, let's go. Said Pengu, standing between the fire dragon and his sister, pushing her with his whole body and head.
- yes, come on, I'll take you to your boat, I'll prepare everything, I wish I could go with you, my daughter too. Said Szan-Ka-Ran placing his hand on his daughter's right shoulder and green dress.
- but dad.
- no Lana, please stay here, I can't bear the thought of never seeing you again a second time, and please be responsible for your people, as a future ruler you have to be responsible.
- OK Dad. Lana Wina said, bowing her head in complete resignation.
Less than a moment later, the soldiers and workmen launched a new boat with space for ten passengers or many crates of goods, the mast was raised and the auxiliary oars were put back in place, at the same time Irhabar and Nitor Hazin returned from the blacksmith handing over to the three dragons great tongs that looked like a four-fingered paw with a strong gripper, it was like a reinforced forceps with a spring in it, which allowed efficient and powerful pressure on any object from a meter to three and even four meters.
The pliers were placed on the central part of the boat ready to fulfill their mission and thanks to its body it was also light, which facilitated handling and, above all, transporting the steel tongs to the bottom into the unknown and back to the surface with an unknown and potentially very dangerous object.
Gathered by will and perfect plan Irhabar, they boarded the boat, Sisu, Pengu, Amba, Flamus, Verana, Gronus, Boun, Little Noi, Nitor Hazin, Tong, Namaari, took their seats and looked at Szan-Ka-Ran first, Lana Wina, then sailed away, heading for the swamps of Ulain.
When the people moved, Sisu looked up at the sky again, looking for the one she thought was already a hero, and for most it was not entirely sure, and the sky itself, almost clear, showed only the sight of small clouds and blue, and nothing indicated that Lucas would appear again in the sky, but what she had seen earlier gave her great hope that Lucas had flown west for a reason and would soon be back together with Raya, Lao Bin and their faithful companions.
Hope and faith was all that was left when the worst vision was presented by Irhabar, now only hope and faith could make a difference, and great determination guiding all, the most revengeful Namaari who now stood at the stern of the boat watching the water flow down and the boat is carried along with the flowing water down the riverbed to the very swamps of Ulain.
But sometimes faith and hope weren't enough, and when they die together, what can save the world is beyond everything, and Lucas showed himself to be one of those elements, the madmen.
- I don't like it a bit, we were torn apart again by the Empress, and the two parts, why is it so easy for her. Pengu asked, standing at the edge of the ship.
- The empress uses everything and everyone, no wonder she managed to take over the power, someone so clever can surprise everyone except maybe a madman. Said Nior Hazin knowing the empress quite well, not as well as Irhabar clinging to the Flamus mast.
- even worse, sometimes it seems to me that it's not the Empress who rules the empire but her servant Engineer, I don't know if if it wasn't for him, even if she had a source of power and a whole fortress, or if the empress would march east, he instilled all the plans and ideas in her head, it was he who learned of the prophecy from the wind dragon. Irhabar said.
- wind dragon?. she asked Veran.
- yes, the Engineer caught the Wind Dragon and found out about the prophecy, from what I know he tortured him terribly. Said Irhabar, causing all the dragons to growl menacingly, even Flamus, who was afraid of deep water.
- what a piece of trash, rat, I'm lost for words, and the Golden Dragon allowed it, if he wasn't so blind, he could only hold the future of the blade in his power, not all of us. Flamus said.
- today it is not worth considering matters over which we had no power until recently, now we have a chance to stop it, we need to do it quickly and together, well almost together, because we will be alone there. Amba said knowing the rest of her mission regarding the sunken temple.
- I'm sorry I can't go there with you.
- Flamus, you don't have to explain yourself, just promise me that you will stay here on the boat.
- I can't do that, and if the enemy attacks me, or worse, if the enemy attacks you, no, we can't split up, so don't ask me to do that. Flamus said letting go of the mast but only for a moment.
Seeing and hearing the words of the red dragon, Amba shook her head because she knew that she would not convince her close friend and though she was worried about him, it was important to her that Flamus wanted to go with her to an area that limited his strength and even dangerous for him, it did not change the fact that all the dragons and their human companions looked at the Gan-Ju forest with regret knowing that the Empress's plan and her actions divided their team again as they sailed northeast their friends Raya and Lao Bin stayed in the dangerous forest despite Irhabar's words or rather his of lies, a certain fear has been left in the hearts of everyone except for one, in the heart of Sisu staring at the sky, believing that the newcomer, Lucas, will help if there was a tragedy.
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legend comes true, another secret revealed, Nameless, his legacy as it turned out rested in Tunalos, the question now is what.