Sorry for taking so long, I have Covid-19. Thankfully I had this chapter already done before I became sick. Still, I will take things more slowly from now on. Until a get better, hopefully.
I will edit this chapter later on. Sorry for the wait.
I will rest now.
Chapter 30
The screaming on the streets and the soldiers fighting for their life is an echo in Lakyu's mind. She didn't want to show fear, but she is nervous about what is going. She sighs, tiredly. The madness of the place is unnerving, but this is her home, and she will die protecting it. Of that, she is sure.
"We need to hold this line," she whispered.
"Hey, where is everyone? I see no civilians, and the houses are empty," One adventurer asked.
"We don't know… No one is here," the other one said.
"They were probably taken somewhere," another said.
Lakyus didn't like that, but before she could ask any more. From the distance, they hear the howling of beasts. She felt it. Something is coming, and they are many of them.
"We will face Hellhounds soon. We need to prepare for it," Lakyus said.
"Hellhounds? Those things are rank 15 of difficult, it will be hard to fight them in groups," one adventurer said.
"Difficulty ranting… Now that we are talking about that, what are the ratings of this Jaldabaoth and the insect maid?" Lakyus didn't reply for a few seconds. She didn't know how to say, that those two are above anything she has ever seen.
"150… The insect maid is estimated at a minimum difficulty rating of 150. We estimate Jaldabaoth himself at 200 or more, we don't know how strong he is. But he is beyond anything we have ever seen in this age," Lakyus said, shocking everyone there.
"Bu-But is Elian capable of fighting someone like that?!"
"How could that be possible?"
"She will die!"
"Enough!" Lakyus yelled.
"She is someone than even Evileye acknowledges as being stronger than herself. I believe her, and she is at the same level as the insect maid. So do not panic, we will win this!" Lakyus said, confident of her sister's words.
But there is something deep inside her, that is afraid. Lakyus saw the edge of her sword and worried about the name she saw. Galadriel Melkor. Even after all this time, that name unnerved her to no end. She hoped that this feeling inside her disappear. But things are only getting started in this strange new age.
From the shadows, a group of black dogs appeared. The eyes of the beats contain pure evil. The aura surrounding them, the dark mist on their bodies. All showing the evil intentions of these monsters ready to kill them. Lakyus put those feelings fear aside, and with renewed strength grabbed the demonic sword.
"We'll hold them here! With no fear!" Lakyus yelled.
"You petty demons don't dare you make light of me," she whispered.
In the city, Demiurge is standing next to the Pandora's Actor, in the Witch Queen persona. Both seem relaxed and happy that their plans are going without a problem.
"So, lord Demiurge, are you ready to show our lady your acting skills?" Pandora's Actor asked.
"That I am. If we are honest here, my skills in this area are not the strongest. So I will take the experience from this, to become proficient in this. I don't want to disappoint our lady," Demiurge said.
"Mm, that's wonderful lord Demiurge!" Pandora's Actor said.
"You should join us sometimes, lord Demiurge. Our lady has put me in charge of the acting class in Nazarick. Madame Yuri and madame Rubedo benefited greatly on those acting classes. And I believe very soon more people would be taking part as well," Pandora's Actor said proudly.
"I will think about it. Is honestly an excellent skill to learn, and from what we can see from our lady plan. It will be something necessary for us to dominate," Demiurge said.
"Lod Demiurge, our lady is approaching," said Yuri while wearing a mask.
"Good, just in time. I didn't expect less of our lady!" Demiurge said with an enormous smile.
"Now, lest fight, just like we talk about it," Pandora's Actor said while summoning lightning ready to strike Demiurge.
"This will be interesting," Demiurge said with a smirk.
Galadriel sigh, after her amazing entrance now she had to deal with the midget on her side. Is a good thing that they could get away from the crowd. It will be easier to act this way. It surprises her to see the warrior captain again. That honorable man, with a ridiculous sense of honor and justice. She didn't want to compare him to Touch-me. But those types of people are hard to distinguish from one another.
They always wanted to do what is right, and good. Trying to achieve something worthwhile in this world. She finds herself liking that idea, that regardless of how cruel and horrible is this world. That there would be always good people ready to fight for good things. So in a sense, she kind of like that captain guy. But sadly, she will have to kill him if he tried to stop her. Galadriel didn't want to kill him. Good people are hard to come by these days. But in the end, she would do whatever is necessary for Nazarick.
Now that Galadriel thinks of, she still needs to plan more of what she wants to do in this world. Is clear that all of Nazarick is waiting for her to tell them about the plans, Demiurge and Albedo talk about. The plans she does not understand. Still, she will try her hardest to comprehend what is going on.
"Lady Elian look!" Evileye yelled.
In the distance, she saw bolts of lightning and a fire tornado destroying everything around them. Narberal and Lupusregina look at Galadriel, knowing what is happening in the distance. Is clear that Demiurge and Pandora's Actor are fighting each other. Trying to make a scene of sorts, for her to take part in the acting and make her look good. Or that is what she is thinking.
"Mm, I hope they don't end up destroying the city. It would be bad for us in the long run," Galadriel thought.
"What is going on there? ~," Asked Lupusregina, with a very fake voice.
"Someone… Is… fighting," Narberal said.
"Narberal is horrible at this," Galadriel thought with a sigh.
"Lady Elian, if there is someone else fighting, what should we do?" Evileye asked.
"Mm, we don't know yet who is fighting. Perhaps is an ally we don't know but regardless I will defeat them is they are enemies," Galadriel said.
"So cool!" Evileye whispered.
"Lady Elian, if there are more enemies, leave them to us!" The masked girl said. Both Lupusregina and Narberal sneered at her without her knowing.
"Mm, good to know," Galadriel only said.
Galadriel saw Demiurge fighting against Pandora's Actor, or the Witch Queen to be more precise. They are dancing around, evading their attacks very dramatically. But it did the job, as Evileye seem afraid of the power before her. For the poor masked girl, the difference in power is huge, and she could only feel small next to them.
"Who is she?" Evileye asked, watching the masked person with the red cape and black armor.
Galadriel didn't waste time to stop the fighting between them. And both Demiurge and Pandora's Actor stopped dramatically. Evileye stood there, watching what is happening before her. Is something strange, a feeling of something big going on. Something more than her. Or anyone. Three entities of this power, in the same place, ready to fight each other.
"What is going on…" Evileye murmured.
"Well, it seems that we meet again, black hero," Demiurge said bowing deeply.
"I can't say the same demon," Galadriel said.
"And who are you?" Galadriel asked, pointing her sword at Pandora's Actor. And the area guardian of the treasury did what he does best. And laugh with a powerful voice.
"Who I am, you ask? I am the Witch Queen! And I am here to stop this demon for taking the key of the world!" Pandora's Actor exclaim posing dramatically. Although for Galadriel, watching this makes her cringe.
"Holy mother of sweet Jesus," Galadriel winced.
"The Witch Queen!" Evileye exclaim
"What is she doing here!" The masked girl said.
"It seems that we are in a standoff, but it will be unfair for me so I brought some friends with me," Demiurge said, as the rest of the Pleiades appeared. Galadriel saw Entoma, and sigh in relief.
"The key of the world, you say? What is this key and why are you looking for it, demon?" Galadriel asked, loud enough for Evileye to hear.
"Looking for it? Oh, no, my dear. I all already have it! And there is nothing you can do to stop me! I will bring chaos to this world, and I will rule it!" Demiurge exclaimed.
"You are a fool, Jaldaboath! You do not understand what are you going to bring to this world!" The Witch Queen yelled in a dramatic pose.
"I have to admit, that there is seem to be something I am missing on. But regardless, I will stop you, demon!" Galadriel yelled.
"You can try!" Demiurge yelled with a demonic grin.
"I will leave the rest to the three of you," Galadriel said, looking at behind her.
"Witch Queen seems that we are on the same side. Albeit for now!" The Witch Queen bowed deeply.
"I am honored to fight at your side, my dear lady," Galadriel groaned.
"Prepare yourself, Demiu… Demon!" She screamed while attacking the demon before her. Demiurge grinned underneath his mask as he jumped away. Galadriel and Pandora's Actor follow him through the city. Being as loud as they could with their abilities. Trying to destroy as much as they could without erasing the city on their path. And for the next minutes, they fought against each other.
Back with Evileye, the masked girl. She stared at her opponents with fear. But she notices how her companions didn't look the same way she did. They are brave, I shouldn't have expected less from lady Elian companions! Evileye thought.
"I can take two of them!" Evileye said with confidence.
The Pleiades didn't seem to share her enthusiasm. For a moment they glared at her with intense, murderous intent. Narberal and Lupusregina know that they can't kill her. The plan of their lady would be in jeopardize, and they can't allow that. So reluctantly they acted as they should. Besides, they could hurt her a bit, as long as they don't kill her. Everything would be fine.
"Good luck then, midget!" Lupusregina teased, in character. While Narberal only grumble. Not happy at all, but she did her part. As planned.
"I am not a midget!" Evileye yelled.
"I am Evileye, an adamantite adventurer from the team Blue Rose and I will be your opponent!" Yuri glared underneath her mask and even the stoic-face of Cz show anger in her eyes.
"Don't kill her sister, Yuri," Cz whispered.
"I won't," Yuri replied.
In the distance, far away from where the Pleiades are fighting. The trio of actors seems to have finally reached their destinations. They entered the building, and Galadriel quickly took her helmet off and sat down on a chair. She didn't seem surprised to see Mare, and two homunculus maids there. Waiting for her, they quickly serve her a small cup of tea and her favorite oreo cheesecake.
"Thank you, Increment, Foire. You too Mare, thanks for caring for them," Galadriel said softly, smiling at the shy guardian. Mare blushed and smiled at his lady. Showing how happy he is to be praised by her.
"Is this your doing, mein lieber?" Galadriel asked Pandora's Actor, who shifted to his original form. Looking glad at his lady happiness. He knows how much his lady loves oreo, and he wanted to please her with small things like this. There is another reason why he does this. He remembers when his lady used to ramble alone in the treasury, about how expensive is to buy those cookies. And how tired she is of eating the same thing, and how sick those eggs made her feel.
His lady used to whimper and sob about how much she wished to eat better things. How much she would love to eat those delicious cakes that she sees in the commercials. He wrote down all the food his lady wanted to eat and pass it on to the head chef in Nazarick. All of that just to make her happy.
"Ja! I thought you would like to rest and enjoy a small snack," Pandora's Actor said happily.
"Thank you," Galadriel said smiling.
"Now that we are here, what is the plan?" Galadriel asked.
"Oh, it seems that I am ahead of my lady for the first time!" Demiurge said with a smirk.
"Oh, you have no idea," Galadriel thought.
"You are smart Demiurge, I am trying to figure out what are you planning. But remember that the more complex the plan is, the easier it is to fail," Galadriel said, trying to sound wise.
"Yes, my lady! I will try to not disappoint you!" Demiurge said, with a bow.
"Now, about this key of the world thing, I believe to be a bait of sorts?" She said.
"Yes, my lady. What we have learned is that this world knows your name, and from what we know from the Slane Theocracy records. The world believes that there is a tomb where your rest, my lady. Or something between the lines of that legend," Demiurge said.
"I see, and this is a good thing for us. We can use this," Galadriel said.
"We can create the perfect scene for our lady using this legend. A marvelous entry for our lady in this world!" Pandora's Actor said.
"And that is the reason we are using this incident to put all their eyes in that legend. I see now. I believe both of you will proclaim what is the key to the world, and what it does at the end of this fight. Right?" Galadriel said, putting the dots together. Demiurge smirked, feeling joy in his soul.
"And that the Witch Queen is the guardian of this tomb, and is trying to protect her lady resting place or something like that," Galadriel said.
"That exactly what we aim for!" Demiurge exclaim.
"I didn't expect less from our lady! To figure out our plan so fast with no problem at all!" Everyone is clapping. Like she just won a prize or something. The only thing they are doing is making her feel embarrassed.
"I feel so weird right now, like really weird!" Galadriel thought.
"Mm, there is more I should know?" She asked.
Demiurge smirked, taking time to explain every single detail of the plan. From the raiding of the warehouses to the coverup of their involvement in the Eight Fingers bases. Galadriel nodded most of the times, she hid it well, but Demiurge intelligence sometimes unnerved her. But she will never admit it of course.
There is the so-called Key of the World. Pandora's Actor proudly shows a small statue in the form of an angel. For her is garbage, but it could be used for appearance's sake. Galadriel thought about the chaos that would emerge from this, about the horrible destiny this kingdom would suffer. But then something made sense now.
"They are trying to make me this holy god or something. Arriving at a world deep in war, full of misery. A perfect scenario for me," Galadriel thought.
"There will be a war of sorts then," Galadriel said.
"Yes, my lady, we are already preparing for that. Thanks to the information we have on the Baharuth, and the Re-Estize Kingdom. We know that the annual war will take place soon. With this attack from Jaldabaoth, the food supplies of the Re-Estize Kingdom will be destroyed. And our new agent here will help us push forward to that… war,"Demiurge said with a smirk.
"I see now…" She whispered.
"So are you going to tell the audience that you will revive me or something? How will I play out my role when he revives me?" Galadriel asked.
"The scene would be that Jaldabaoth thought he could control your power by reviving you. Only to find out he couldn't, so he would run away to the south where he would create problems to the Roble Holy Kingdom. We have already a plan, to bait as many people as we can to the fake tomb of Nazarick in order to give our lady the best scenario possible," Pandora's Actor said, with excitement.
"So for now, you just need to proclaim to the world that you know where is the tomb where I am resting. That would certainly turn heads around. Good, this will be enough. Now, we need to continue our fight. Thanks for the tea and cheesecake. Increment, Foire thanks for being here, you to Mare," Galadriel said with a smile.
The three of them blushed deeply but smiled at her. Demiurge and Pandora's Actor love to see their lady smiling, and for Galadriel. She is happy to have eaten something in the middle of this madness.
In the middle of the city, Evileye is doing everything she could to stop two maids. Who seem eager to hurt her as much as they can. They knew that killing her is not part of their mission, but that didn't stop Yuri who hit her in the face, breaking Evileye mask.
"Monster teaming up, and collaborating with each other," Evileye muttered.
"Take this!" Evileye yelled.
She didn't notice how Narberal and Lupusregina were fighting against their enemies. The dramatic dance, and moans of pain, could make anyone laugh. But not them, they were acting. And they are feeling proud of how they are doing it.
"Take my lightning!" Narberal said.
"Kya~" Solution responded.
"Take this… Knife!" Solution yelled, while Lupusregina throws herself in front of Narberal, to block the attack with her body. In a very pathetic way. Making Narberal cry in horror at the sight of her friend being wounded. Although the knife didn't even touch Lupusregina.
"Oh, no… Regina… She hurt you… Kya~" Narberal said, in the fakest voice possible.
"That's right… I hurt her," Solution said.
"She hurt me," Lupusregina responded.
"You will pay… For hurting her," Narberal said, following Solution into an empty alley.
"I will follow you too, even though I am injured… because… Yes…" Lupusregina said, following her sisters to the alley.
In the alley, the Pleiades sister, seems to be grateful to be together once again. They have spent some time away from each other, so they took this opportunity to catch up.
"So, that's how it happened," Lupusregina said, with a very lewd face.
"Lupu, don't speak about that!" Narberal hissed, with a big blush on her face.
"You are so cute when you blush!" Lupusregina teased.
"Now, I am jealous of both of you! To share our lady bed… Is so unfair!" Solution exclaimed.
"Don't feel sad, Sol! I am sure that our lady would love to have you too!" Lupusregina said.
"Why is Entoma so quiet?" Narberal asked, trying to change the topic.
"That little brat took my voice!" Entoma said, full of anger. Her broken voice brought a sad smile from Lupusregina and Narberal.
"Sorry En, but our lady reputation would be tarnished if she doesn't come back alive," Narberal said.
"Don't worry En, I am sure our lady will give you something for you!" Lupusregina said, trying to make her sister happy.
"I wanted to kill her!" Entoma hissed.
"En, is going to be okay! I will ask our lady to give you a juicy human for you!" Lupusregina said. They suddenly felt an earthquake, Narberal and Lupusregina knew that this is the signal they have been waiting on.
"Well, this is it, we have to injure the both of you a little," Solution said.
"Is okay, is part of the job," Narberal responded.
"Be gentle with Narberal, you don't want her to get horny, she likes it rough!" Lupusregina teased.
"Lupus!" Narberal yelled.
Evileye is looking more tired, as minute pass by. And after that strange earthquake, she didn't know what is going on around the city. She can only hope that Elian is winning. Then she saw how the two companions of her crush landed next to her. They seem too tired, just like her, but still ready to fight more.
"How are the two of you doing?" Evileye asked.
"No problem," Narberal said.
"Trusts us, we can keep going all night! We are used to this kind of… Intense physical activity," Lupusregina said, Evileye didn't understand what is she talking about but only nodded. Could they be god-kin too? Evileye wondered.
Evileye is about to say something when from the sky, powerful lightning strike the ground. From the crater, Demiurge stood up. Looking wounded, and Galadriel landed before him. With Pandora's Actor using the Witch Queen persona next to her.
"Lady Elian!" Evileye yelled when she saw the wounded warrior next to the infamous Witch Queen.
"I applaud both of you!" Demiurge exclaimed.
"To have met two powerful individuals on the same day is something I never thought possible. But is useless, I already have what I came for!" He said with a dramatic pose.
"I will not let you!" The Witch Queen yelled.
"Even if you kill me, that won't stop the demons from ramping the city, do you want that?" Demiurge said.
"But I believe that still, you don't want to die," Galadriel said.
"True, so far now lest call it a draw. I will withdraw from this city, take this as a form of mutual respect," Demiurge said.
"Are you kidding me! After causing so much chaos and death!" Evileye yelled.
"Evileye, we don't have an alternative, more people will die if we go on," Galadriel said.
"I can't let you do that! Is my duty! I have to… Protect," The Witch Queen felt on the floor dramatically.
"Is too late now for you, Witch Queen! You fail your master! I have waited so long for this!" Galadriel is standing there, looking at the acting of both of them. She can admit it, that both of them know how to act.
"What is he talking about?!" Evileye asked.
"The key to the world…. My strength is leaving me," The Witch Queen said, making Galadriel wonder what he is talking about.
"My goal…" Demiurge said, noticing a group of people arrived at the scene. He smirked underneath his mask. He allowed them to come here, by stopping the attacks of his demons. All of this, to create the perfect scene for him.
"Hundreds of years ago, something changed in this world. A dragonlord summoned something beyond his control, something more powerful than he could ever imagine. He thought that those beings named players weren't from this world. But he was wrong!" Demiurge yelled, making everyone freeze in their spot.
"The only thing he did was to open a small door, already built in this world where those beings that later on were called gods came. You know what I am talking about, do you?" Demiurge said, making Evileye shiver in fear. As for the rest of the poor humans who are watching the scene. They didn't want to believe what the demon is saying. Specially Lakyus, who is holding her dark sword tightly.
"The true creator of this world rest there. The supreme being of this world. The one the Six Great Gods revered. The one the Eight Greed Kings were afraid of! The one who holds all the power! Galadriel Melkor!" Everyone gasped.
"With this!" Demiurge exclaimed, holding a small statue in his hand.
"With the Key of the world, I will find her resting place, and take her power from her! I will be the sole ruler of this world, and no one could stop me!" Demiurge's laugh brought fear to everyone there.
"Well, holy shit. Demiurge is really a talented actor. But, well, Ulbert was a bit theatrical too," Galadriel thought, with a smile on her face.
"We will stop you!" Galadriel yelled.
"You can try! The next time we see each other, I will hold the power to shape this world to my image. You will die," Demiurge said.
"No one will stop me!" Demiurge said, for the last time. As he took the rest of the Pleiades with him. Leaving nothing but dust and fear behind him.
"We lost…" The Witch Queen said, dramatically.
"No, this is not over. The battle has just begun," Galadriel said, passionately. Posing like a hero would in these situations, trying to look all cool and badass.
"Jesus fucking christ, we are so cool," Galadriel thought, ignoring everyone else for a moment. She didn't know how big the impact would be in the next days. Especially when other nations heard about what the demon Jaldabaoth said. The locations of the tomb will be in everyone's mind.