Eldritch Creature's Guide

Three days later, Goldtooth City, Demon Continent, 8th Floor of the Tower.

Time went undoubtedly fast when someone was having fun, and as Samiel was engrossed in studying the Intermediate Winter Magic, he didn't even realize that three days had already passed since the 7th Prince of the Golden-Horned Demon Tribe, Prince Kisrith was assassinated by the assassins of the Avalon Kingdom and some of the remaining Gold-Tier experts of the Human Brotherhood.

So the leak of information proved to be useful in the end and the Humans of the Avalon Kingdom and those of the Human Brotherhood organized an assassination mission to dispose of him. Samiel couldn't really say that it was a smart move because this would only cause demons to become more and more vengeful, burning and killing everything in their path.

Especially the ones coming from the Golden-Horned Demon Tribe, which would right now have some sort of honor obligation to carry out the vengeance for their killed Prince. If not, then the Golden-Horned Demon Tribe, the fabled and illustrious lineage of Grand Emperor Bael of the 72 Pillars would be seen as weak and such an outcome was unacceptable.

Of course, during those three days outside, the only significant thing that happened was a conflict between the Star Demon Tribe and Moon Demon Tribe, which were the lineages of Grand Duke Vassago and Grand Duke Agares respective with the Golden-Horned Demon Tribe, the lineage of Emperor Bael.

As Samiel predicted, the hot heated Golden-Horned Demon Tribe immediately sent down another of its Princes, this time they sent the 5th Prince, who was already at the peak of the Gold-Tier, only a step away from achieving Mastery. So this was great advancement from the 7th Prince because the 5th Prince was many times stronger... but at the same time there were some rumors about his... character; one could say it was not the best one around.

Just exactly like Samiel stated, the 5th Prince immediately after arriving at the 8th Floor ordered to prepare for a massive attack on the Central Area of the Human Continent, to wash out the shame suffered by the assassination of the 7th Prince Kisrith. This immediately resulted in conflict with the representatives of the Star Demon Tribe and Moon Demon Tribe, as both of them allied and told the Golden-Horned Demon Tribe to fuck off.

They were aware that if they carried out the offensive like the 5th Prince of the Golden-Horned Demon Tribe ordered, then they would suffer immense losses, but the 5th Prince of the Golden-Horned Demon Tribe didn't care about the losses of his own Tribe, not talking about the other Lineageical Tribes or other Tribes.

Of course, the 5th Prince of the Golden-Horned Demon Tribe didn't take that kindly and a fight erupted between the three tribes, while others just stood and watched the show and how it would end.

The results were:

Star Demon Tribe and Moon Demon Tribe withdrew all forces from the command of the Golden-Horned Demon Tribe as they refused to participate in the assault on the Central Area of the Human Continent. They will adhere to the original plan, which was decided by their respective Elders and will start attacking the other Area of the Human Continent as it was decided before the 5th Prince took over the command of the forces of the Golden-Horned Demon Tribe.

Golden-Horned Tribe will proceed with the conquest of the Central Area on their own, together with their vassals, as some of the other Pillar Lineages of Demonkin followed suit and similarly to Star Demons and Moon Demons, they left the Golden-Horned Demon Tribe to their own.

From the other Pillar Lineages, only a few warmongers or close allies and vassals of the Golden-Horned Demon Tribe would participate in the operation. Still, even now, the dispute that was achieved by a single assassination was something staggering.

Another thing that Samiel was aware of was the fact that with this motion, it was highly possible that the Avalon Kingdom would start supplying the Human Brotherhood with more and more weapons, and maybe even Magisterium would join the fray. That was because the internal unity, that feeble little thing that was among the Demon Tribes before the assassination of the 7th Prince of the Golden-Horned Demon Tribe, now didn't exist.

Now the Demon Tribes were acting separately due to the conflict between the three most powerful Demon Tribes or, rather, the conflict between the three most powerful Daemon Pillar Lineages. So, that would create an empty space for the third parties to intervene in the conflict.

And one had to say that the Demon Tribes were not really the most popular factions and species at the material plane of the Cosmos. In fact, many outright despised them, but they were strong, and especially if they rarely acted as one in the form of their Demon Council, then they would pose a threat to even factions like Hall of Kadath, Vaultbank or The Guild.

As Samiel was meditating in the room and comprehending the secrets of the Intermediate Winter Magic, suddenly, his Holo-Brain lit up because he was getting an incoming call. When he looked over, he realized that it was from the Bishop Abraham Antigonus of the Hall of Kadath, as he immediately picked up the call.

"Greetings Bishop."

Samiel greeted Bishop Abraham Antingonus as the familiar visage of the handsome young-looking Bishop of the Hall of Kadath with short black hair and black wolf ears appeared in the hologram through the Holo-Brain call.

"Greetings Holy Son."

Bishop Abraham Antigonus greeted Samiel back; then the man immediately went to the thing that he wanted to tell him. The casual talk and other formalities and pleasantries were often viewed and unnecessary by the Hall of Kadath as they preferred a more direct approach which saved time.

"The reason I am calling you is that the interrogation has been completed. Surprisingly or not, when you sent me Jaspar de'Charetier, from his mind, I was able o easily extract some of the ritualistic magic which was used to cast the seals on the souls of the assassins and the interrogation was finished in a short time. Of course, the information obtained from the assassin that was captured."

Summarized Bishop Abraham Antigonus as this piqued Samiel's interest because, finally, the results of the interrogation were out. Bishop Abraham Antigonus had in his disposition, of course, both of the captured ones were treasure troves of information.

Jaspar de'Charetier was a descendant of the Noble House of the Avalon Kingdom and contained some juicy information, but it didn't hold a candle to the amount of information that the assassin of the Back Units contained. Samiel, of course, knew that this would mean that he would be getting a large number of the Contribution Points.

"From the memories of both Jaspar de'Charetier and the member of the Assassination Black Unit of the Avalon Kingdom, we found out that they have been mainly scheming against the Demon Tribes by developing the Genetic Strengthening Synergie. de'Charetiers are the House in charge of one of the research groups, but their progress is slow, but nevertheless, the Hall Master has decided to order a raid on their facilities across the Cosmos that we are aware of because it has been proved that they are a significant threat to the balance of the Cosmos. It is enough that Scientia Hierarchy and Solheim have similar technology, and we don't need other factions to achieve the same, especially considering the nature and ideology of the Avalon Kingdom. Due to this reason, the Hall Master has sent copies of this information to the Nesser Dynasty, Underdark, Asura Tribe, Pale Council and Calamity Church."

After hearing the long explanation of the situation, Samiel visibly gulped. It was clear that the Hall of Kadath was heavily tempted to let the Avalon Kingdom to continue their research as they wished because the ones who would be suffering the most would be the Demons, as the Demons had the greatest conflicts and deepest grudges against the Humans.

Of course, this course of action was considered as immensely shortsighted and irrational, because sooner or later, if the Avalonians grew strong enough and obtained the technological level of the Scientia Hierarchy and Solheim, they would become a threat even to the other factions with their human supremacy ideology.

Samiel knew that in the Cosmos, there was an unspoken consensus, especially between the Supreme Races to keep humans inferior and as slaves, not letting them rise. He certainly knew that there was something behind it, aside from just material benefits, but not even his master; Hall Master Menuhyutt Faulhaber, refused to say anything on that matter.

"So overall, the things that you provided to the Hall of Kadath are worth approximately 4,500 Contribution Points. We obtained many locations where the de'Charetiers are experimenting with the Genetic Strengthening Synergies. Also, there is some interesting development between the Avalon Kingdom and Scientia Hierarchy happening as we speak."

Stated Bishop Abraham Antigonus as Samiel's ears perked up hearing that. 4,500 Contribution Points of the Hall of Kadath was a lot, it was very, very lot, because, for each mission completed, one could get around a few hundred Contribution Points at max; even getting over a thousand was only for missions for the Legendary Level Powerhouses mainly.

They turned over the Johan von Merckerstein to the Nesser Dynasty, which subsequently handed the captured criminal to the Scientia Hierarchy with the information that he was hiding under the protection of the Avalon Kingdom.

"I don't know if that was your aim, but probably yes, seeing your grin. Several days after the Scientia Hierarchy got their hands on the von Merckerstein, they immediately interrogated the man, and coupled with the information from the Nesser Dynasty, the Hierarchs immediately contacted the Avalon Kingdom, and right now, they are basically arguing. However, it has been noted that three hours ago, Scientias mobilized one of their Mechanical Legions and several Fleets of their Voidships and sent them to an unknown location in the Cosmos. It is predicted that some more warhawkish Hierarchs are using this as a pretext to attack the Avalon Kingdom and take from them some Worlds of strategic importance."

Indeed this was Samiel's goal, he could have obtained some interesting things from the mind of Johan von Merckerstein, but he knew that this was an irreplaceable opportunity to give a major blow to the Avalon Kingdom by turning them into an irreconcilable enemy with the Scientia Hierarchy.

"In the end, this ended even better than initially anticipated."

Samiel stated shortly afterward as Bishop Antigonus nodded. Even Hall Master Menuhyutt Faulhaber was in fact very satisfied with such an outcome because undermining one of the 13 Gates was no easy feat and was hugely attributed to heavenly luck.

If not for Johan von Merckerstein hiding on the 8th Floor and working for the Avalon Kingdom, then nothing would have happened, but alas, Lady Luck was on their side at this moment. If not for that, then this would be impossible to achieve because it was indeed a miracle.

"Aside from these, is there anything of notable importance?"

Samiel asked as he already wanted to return back to his study of Lux Brumalis and the Intermediate Winter Magic. The discussion between him and Bishop Antigonus had already prolonged itself for a long time already, and he wanted to return back to his favorite thing, which was the study of magic.

"Yes, one thing, yes. The Hall Master has decided to entrust you the mission with the destruction of one of the warehouses of the Avalon Kingdom, where they are storing the weaponry and other things that they are supplying to the Human Brotherhood. It should be one of the biggest ones on the Human Continent. The orders from the Hall Master is to destroy it, preferably to steal it if possible, of course, before the Demon Tribes could intervene in that matter."

Bishop Antigonus summarized the mission he received from the Hall of Kadath as he nodded because this would be relatively easy to achieve; at least he didn't need to prepare for any kind of large-scale battles.

"You can consider the mission as already completed one."

Samiel stated, as he then cut the call with Bishop Antigonus, soon receiving the detailed information about the mission issued to him by the Hall of Kadath, as he skimmed everything with his eyes.

There was nothing notable about the mission, aside from a few Silver-Tier Professionals from the Avalon Kingdom who were guarding the warehouse, and the place where the warehouse was located, because it was well hidden underground underneath the mountain range at the Northernmost part of the Human Continent.

This would mean that he was going to the snowy and frost mountains of the north of the Human Continent, which was greatly welcomed because, due to the cold enviroment, Samiel was strongest in that kind of place.

He also thought if it would be prudent to take Yvriane or Dharzug with him, but in the end, he decided to take the Ork with him primarily. During the last time, Yvraine didn't really appreciate sleeping in the frozen places where everything was freezing.

Meanwhile, the Ork Dharzug wouldn't probably care or complain as long as he was promised to fight against some strong opponent. Orks had a relatively simple mind in this because they just wanted to fight against someone powerful and wage waaaggghhh.

After the call ended, Samiel looked at the time on the Holo-Brain and realited that it was the hour for his prayer to the Primordial Demiurge.

"The Great Dreamer, the Primordial Demiurge,

He who represents the Chaos of the All Things,

He who gives the Creation the meaning of All Things,

He who brings the Dream to every living being,

And sows the seeds of the Chaos and Madness from the Deep,

The messages we see from the Dreams,

The voices we hear from the Darkness,

The visions we see from the Abyss,

All of them lead only to the Nuclear Chaos.

In the Chaos and Dust we turn,

As the Madness and Slaughter we bring,

And all of them will burn,

Under the laughter and joys of the Elder Ones,

From the coldness of the Void,

And outsideness of the Dream,

He comes,

And we, as his servants,

Are welcoming him,

As we always should.

And in his name,

We spread Madness,

We spread Slaughter,

We spread Pain,

We spread Chaos,

And all of this,

to the Dream we returns."