Chapter 53 Part 3) Death’s Grasp Part 1 (Patreon)

“You are being quite forceful with this.” Princess Penlopia couldn’t help but frown.

“I have no choice. I know the demon queens are our enemies, but this is a case of my enemies enemy is my friend. They both have one of my ice needles in their hearts as well. With a flick of my fingers, I can now kill them. They agreed to this even though it put them at a disadvantage this should tell you just how serious the situation is.

“We do not know the true strength of our foe. But from how hurt the two demon queens got just from trying to escape already proves whoever this is is formidable. And just so I am clear, it was the demon queens who wished to speak with me first to form a truce against this new foe. I only added in a complete alliance since it would be better than sending our people out to die. I would rather not kill and befriend those who are stronger in case this world faces a crisis that we can not deal with alone. While I know this is also risky we must make deals sometimes that benefit the greater good.” Desaray knew very well what she was doing was very risky but she had no choice. The path to victory could not be won by her and her alone.

“I understand now.” Garnet nodded his head in understanding. “Your way of thinking is much more broader than our own. We would have just killed her at first chance, but you see it as a means of having another powerful ally, even if we are at odds now. This is quite good.”

“Yes, I seem to have been short-sighted. Now, hearing the full explanation, I also agree to this.” Princess Penlopia also stated her position. The others followed suit, and soon, the alliance had come to a full agreement on Desaray’s actions.

After the meeting, Desaray went to her office, where Dormar was waiting. “What’s up?”

“One of my men has found a level 150 dungeon. I figured I would tell you since you have been looking for dungeons level 100 and over.”Dormar replied. He had been telling his men to keep a look out for dungeons and if one is found to take a peek inside and see what level the monsters where.

“Thanks. Give me the location and I will head over now.” Desaray smiled. She hoped to find her last demi-god in this dungeon.

A few hours later, Desaray was standing in front of a tall metal double-arched door that was semi-embedded into the ground. The large skulls depicted on each door looked quite horrifying, given how lifelike they were. “It is quite strange how a dungeon can just be a door standing in the middle of no where. But from what was said the monsters inside were all undead which is fairly simple. Let’s hope a demi-god is in there as well.”

Desaray did not waste any more time and pushed the doors open. What awaited her was a thick fog and the smell of rotting flesh. Old moss-covered gravestones could be seen spotted here and there. “Hina, can you sense any powerful beings on this floor?”

“Hmm?” A very sleepy fairy poked her head out of Desaray hair and looked around. “No…” After giving a simple answer, she went back to sleep.

Desaray really wondered just how much sleep this fairy needed. But she had to admit having the little one as a trump card in case she really needed help was always a good thing.

Desaray stepped forward and began making her way through the dungeon. Her aura was now much stronger and extended almost two hundred feet, so it was easy for her to pass through the first floor since all the monsters inside would die before she could even see them.

“My level is too high. They give like five experience.” Desaray sighed as she looked at her experience bar. She then made her way down the stairs leading to the next floor. When she arrived she was met with what looked like a real dungeon. But the screams of pain and the thick smell of blood filled her nose, making her wrinkle it in disgust.

“What is this place, the eighteen levels of hell?” Of course, that was not the case. She had already gotten a notification that this dungeon was called Death’s Grasp.

Sounds of clinking chains echoed through the halls, along with the screams. As she made her way through the tight hallway her ice covered the entire area from floor to ceiling. As she walked she passed by what looked to be cells to see the people inside frozen from her aura. This was the first time she had seen actual people inside a dungeon. The looks on their faces showed lifelessness. It was as if they had already given up on life.

Desaray continued, searching every hallway until she came to a large set of wooden doors with blood splashed all over them. This was where the majority of the screams were coming from. Taking a deep breath, Desaray pushed open the door.