Overlord: Start from the Goblin Lair

"I have to say, this sounds like using us as bait," Ron said with some confusion, "Your Highness Gracia, this will not do us any good."

"Of course there are benefits. Do you plan to wait until the dragon lich is completely eliminated before developing your own power? No existence will wait for you for that long, whether it is other mortals or natural changes," Gracia seemed Meaningfully, "Zugmoy's brain most likely won't be able to turn it around. Although it will be very embarrassed now, it is estimated that it will be able to get rid of the pursuit soon and focus on your movements again."

"And you will be a complete conspiracy: you are the 'food' most likely to help it achieve the final step. As long as it swallows you, it will no longer have to endure such a torturous situation, so it will inevitably choose to continue to bet on you. Pay attention to you and make sure you don't make any mistakes before you are fully 'mature'."

"It has to bet on this, betting that it can ascend to the throne of the gods before other beings find it, thereby gaining greater authority and some special benefits."

"Of course, it is undeniable that you will be quite dangerous in this game, but at least before this, you are very safe, and even all the participants will give you enough convenience, whether it is me or the wizard The demon himself.”

"You are only in danger at that point. Before and after that, you will gain a lot of benefits."

The devil's words contained a hint of inducement, but soon she started playing hard to get again: "Of course, Ron, if you think what this priest from Helm is saying makes sense, there's nothing I can do about it. As the Archduke of Devil, I The power in hell is not unlimited, let alone the material plane. It is impossible for me to lock you and all the residents in your territory here. If you insist on leaving, I can only watch. , can’t do anything.”

She looked very dissatisfied: "I don't like this, not at all, so I have been trying to get you to sign a contract with me so that I can control you and gain greater benefits, but now I'm afraid it won't work." It’s possible.”

"However, don't be too happy too early. After all, I am just one of the many participants in this bet. There is nothing I can do if you disappoint me, but if you disappoint other beings...for example , the devil of the abyss?”

"They don't care much about contracts or not, and their hands and feet are not clean. Even if you have such a spellcaster to protect you, you can't be truly safe. What do you think?"

Ron was silent. The other party was not simply playing tricks. What she said was also the truth. As one of the focuses of the whole incident, Ron could more or less guess what forces were involved, and they were now Having reached a certain level of alliance, if I don't do what they say, I'm afraid there will be a lot of problems. And although this is extremely dangerous for one's own side, the necessity is also obvious.

This is not only a conspiracy against the Black Dragon Lich, but also a conspiracy against one's own side. If you want to gain a firm foothold, you must first get rid of the Dragon Lich. Compared with it, the other dangers are basically insignificant.

"I have another question," Ron looked at Gracia. "Since it has such dangers, why would it organize a gambling game that spans centuries? Isn't this exposing yourself?"

"It is true that you are exposing yourself, but what does it matter?" Gracia smiled, "Neither Purgatory nor the Abyss are monolithic, let alone the Mountain of Heaven. Yes, I know someone is looking for But is that the reason why I exposed it? Not to mention that I have never been able to ensure that I can catch it.”

"As long as the price it pays is attractive enough, then I can pretend I didn't see it, it's that simple."

"Then why did you suddenly take action?"

"Because I saw chaos," Gracia showed two rows of white teeth, "and order is the best weapon to steal results in chaos."

"In addition, what this guy promised me was a bad check. Before, I could only hope to get it to my side to cash it. Now, I am ready to get it myself. This is not an easy thing, But I already have some plans.”

"There is an advantage to this." She drank the red wine in the glass in a no-noble manner. "My father seems to be quite confident in the threshold he set. This is my challenge to him." opportunity.”

Gracia was not afraid to speak out openly about her ambitions towards the Lord of Nine Hells. This was no secret. She jumped off her seat and looked at Ron and others: "Then, that's all I should say. That’s it, I still have other things to deal with. Are you going to go back by yourself or do you need me to give you a ride?”

Ron and others, who were exhausted from the successive battles, naturally would not let go of this good opportunity to hitch a ride. The other party at least had no ill intentions towards them for the time being, and she was not guilty of any conspiracy in this regard. Ron readily agreed. After accepting Gracia's invitation and making simple preparations, as the flames around the flames rose and dissipated, everyone returned to their familiar territory again.

An old banyan tree stands towering in the sky, and the huge dragon skeleton has been integrated with it in a tragic posture. Looking from here, you can see the Kobold Canyon and the village where Eksuri lives in the town of New Green Swamp further away. Tower.

"Well, the location is just right," Gracia nodded with satisfaction, and disappeared in an instant, "I won't go near your small territory. The plan has reached the final stage, and any mistakes will risk causing changes. "

"It seems that we have to go back on our feet," Ron looked at the huge dragon carcass and shook his head, "But before that, we still have one thing to do."

His eyes turned to Mindatis and Saran, who were brought back after being tied to the ground. He said that he would never forget these two guys. Now that the crisis is temporarily over, it is time to complete the final finishing work.

"No, you can't kill me, Ron!" Mindatis shouted in panic. He saw a cloud of gray mist rising from Ron's hand, and the trembling feeling from the bottom of his heart made him extremely frightened. " My master...it will not give up!"

"Shut up, Mindatis, at least act like a man before you die this time." Saran Lane's performance was much calmer. He looked at Ron, the hatred in his eyes was not hidden, "Ron , I must admit that you defeated me again, which I never expected. "

"I will not beg for my life. I am already dead, and if you fall into my hands, I will not let you go. But at least, you listen to a word from me."

"What?" Ron's hand shrouded in gray mist landed on Mindatis' head without hesitation. The unfortunate guy's body, which looked like a dragon but not a dragon, seemed not a human being, quickly shriveled up, followed by an unclear sound. The figure disappeared from his body, and Ron confirmed that there was no possibility of the other party being resurrected.

"As for the gemstone on the amethyst slate, you seem to be missing one, right? Your Excellency Gilennis probably doesn't know its whereabouts." Saran looked at Ron's palm only a few centimeters away from her head, and smiled slightly. Shrinking his neck.

It's one thing to say you're not afraid, but it's another thing to really not be afraid.

"Continue." Ron's palm pressed down a little. Those gems were just the icing on the cake for him now. Even if one was missing, it would not have much impact on the situation.

"I traded that gem to a certain family in Yungang in exchange for some support." Saran slowly closed her eyes, waiting for the destined end, "If they didn't sell it again, If so, it should still be in the hands of that family.”

"You can choose to keep me alive, I can help you -"

Before Saran finished speaking, Ron's palm fell first, and the gray mist brought his body and mind to death. Ron looked at the corpse that fell in front of him again and snorted softly.

"No need to go to such trouble, Yungang, I still know a few people." (End of Chapter)