Ascension of the Nephilim

"Get me that carriage! That damned Tail 1!" Reptilia shouted, and several blocks and neighboring houses heard the rage of Reptilia.

Many were amazed to see Reptilia finally back on her feet as she charged out angrily.

The nearby lizardfolk heard her complaints, and while it wasn't clear, it was found out that Tail 1 had been using his influence to steal things of importance and that a carriage was running outside of the city.

Gojirrah did his best to stop her and reminded her of the plan of Commander Komodo Dragon, but Reptilia shouted angrily at him to the point that both Gojirrah and Kyros had no choice but to accompany them.

Kyros argued that he shouldn't and reminded the two that he was a grand alchemist and shouldn't be leaving the kingdom.

But then Reptilia revealed that she had found a special garden hidden deep within a cave full of curious objects. 

"I can see that you are a poison expert and can craft antidotes for various poisons. Then you will find that place a haven for herbs. There are strange plants in this place that I found."

"Why didn't you report it to the kingdom?" Gojirrah asked.

Reptilia waited for Kyros to send the next part of their script, which the two had been reading.

[Acting skill acquired.]

[Dhampir Reptilia has acquired the Acting skill.]

The two notifications rang out in Gojirrah's head.

Reptilia also saw a notification but was then prompted by Kyros to say her next scene.

"You think I didn't want to? The problem was... I was afraid that there were traitors!" Reptilia suddenly walked off a few steps away from them and turned her back with her face slightly facing them.

Kyros was amazed at the sudden acting.

"Traitors?! You... already sensed it?" Gojirrah shouted. This time his acting was more refined.

Reptilia didn't face Gojirrah but continued to tremble as if she remembered a painful experience.

The nearby lizardfolk who had been listening and taking a peek at their discussions all could see Reptilia's frustration.

"... Did you guys receive the acting skill?" Kyros asked secretly.

"Yes." Both answered.

"Huh... No wonder. Alright. You guys already get the gist of the plan. Let's try to train that acting skill and see if we can get the Improv Skill if there is any. If there isn't then, let's just up your INT stats in this area."

"Improv?" Gojirrah hadn't heard of this term.

"Yes. Acting is one thing. But we may be using our acting skills to lie our way out through whatever circumstances. What if unforeseen things happen and the lies that you have been saying are found out? Or let's say Fate or Destiny has limited my link to you, and you can't ask me what to say. How are you going to act? So you guys, and all my coven and event eh Steele family needs to learn how to improvise. So go ahead and keep acting. I'll try to ruin your momentum in your acting. We use this as a way to prepare your acting skills. Now continue!"

"Yes, my lord."

"Yes, master."

"You... knew that there were traitors? Why didn't you report it?"

"They were... my friends! Who can I report? I told myself that they weren't betraying the kingdom, but they were just greedy. Several of the sites I discovered were reported to them, and they promised to inform the Commander. But I found out later that they didn't. I thought they were selling it in secret and didn't know they were sending it to the human kingdoms!" Reptilia closed her eyes, and tears were slowly falling.

"Reptilia.... It takes great courage to admit that." Gojirrah comforted.

"Hmph! A likely story!" Kyros interjected.

"You are a traitor! This is why you are urging everyone to get out! You plan to escape now as the revelations will reveal your evil character! That's why even after everything that Commander strictly instructed, you want to go out! And you want me and Gojirrah to go with you so you can kill Gojirrah and kidnap me and present me as a gift to humans!" Kyros challenged.

Gojirrah was shocked. The accusations of Kyros not only made sense, but it was also hard to counter!

Reptilia was also startled at Kyros's claims. But she knew that Kyros had to say this to make it believable.

But unlike Gojirrah, who grew up as a nomad and lived off the streets, Reptilia had proper education before she agreed to move here.

"I suspected the Commander was behind it! That's why I didn't say anything! The traitors were smart! They did their best to make it look like the Commander was behind it and increased their actions when the Commander arrived!" Reptilia answered.

"If you don't believe me, then bind me with your poison and take me. Then, I will show you the place and have no power to do anything!"

The surrounding soldiers were amazed. If Reptilia, known for her beauty and wisdom, suspected the Commander of being a traitor, they could only imagine how deep the traitorous network ran down.

Kyros locked eyes with Reptilia and kept on an expression of clear suspicion.

"Fine. Gojirrah. Have her drink this. This is a potion that binds her force and robs her voice. You will only point what direction to go. Let's move!" Kyros answered and approached the carriage that was prepared.

Several large serpents were used as horses, and Kyros knew that these were Sprinting Serpents, the main transportation tool that the Lizard Kingdoms used.

The carriage had various weapons that would be useful for Gojirrah and Reptilia.

There were also various herbs and rations in the carriage.

Gojirrah made Reptilia drink, and she suddenly fell as if robbed by her might.

"Ugh..." Reptilia was trembling, and Gojirrah carried her and rode the carriage.

"Open the gates!" The Captains guarding the gates ordered, and the large gates were opened.

The carriage moved out with great haste, and it moved and moved. The strange night had fallen over this world, and only the strange glowing energies in the top heights of the dome would be the source of light.

As lizards had great night-vision, the carriage didn't even need torches as it moved and disappeared in the darkness.

After several minutes since Kyros's exit...

The Commander finally managed to move. His body was trembling, and he was doing his best to move outside the room. He was walking as he leaned on the walls and walked towards the exit.

A few Champions had also managed to recover and was slowly crawling towards the doors.

They were all trying to shout, but the numbing sensation that paralyzed their vocal cords made it difficult for them. Several of the weaker cultivators who were closer to the explosion of the alchemy weapons had even died as they couldn't breathe.

Finally, Komodo Dragon managed to scream one word.

"Gu-Guards!" The powerful shout echoed throughout the castle walls, and those at the bottom heard it.

"It's Commander!"

"Shall we go?"

"Is... is it safe?" Another soldier asked.

"Erm... You go and find out."

"No! You go!"

The lizard guards began to argue who would go.