Ascension of the Nephilim

The entire hall now had more people visiting. All Champions were present. Word of the amazing human alchemist had circulated the kingdom. Earlier, no one dared to leave their position as they were afraid of missing out on anything. But now, the declaration that Kyros would create two more alchemy weapons caused many to call their friends to witness the grand scene.

The entire chamber had changed as more and more people wanted to view the scene.

And at that point, Gojirrah began to initiate the plan to prepare for their escape. And this was to take care of the Captains guarding the exit. If successful, nearly half of the Captains would be incapacitated!

Gojirrah whispered something to Komodo, and Komodo's expression changed. Komodo turned to Kyros, and Kyros nodded.

"Champions!" Komodo called, and the Champions approached..

Komodo then gave a simple order. To send all Captains that were guarding the palace.

Kyros smiled as he saw it. He had proven his worth, and it was enough to carry Gojirrah's worth.

The Captains were quickly brought inside. These were the Captians that stood guard at the castle.

"Captains. According to Gojirrah and Grand Master Alchemist, there could be traitors in our midsts. So some of you may be serving with Tail 1." Komodo glared.

Commander Komodo immediately took out a list that Gojirrah had written. Listed in the small parchment were several Captains to receive the Thirty-Nine Lashes Plus One punishment. Thirty-nine lashes were given to criminals or soldiers that committed certain crimes.

The eyes of the Captains turned dark. Almost all of them had done something or used Gojirrah as a scapegoat.

Many Captian cried out in revolt, but Gojirrah reminded everyone that he was mistreated by another Champion and was using him as a scapegoat to hide his treachery. Because of that, Gojirrah claimed that the Captains who he listed had been lying or using him as a scapegoat.

"It's time to separate the traitors from the taunts. If these traitors are able to confess their crimes and vindicate my honor, then they live. If not, they die." Gojirrah answered coldly.

"How dare you! You are an exile! You are-"

"And yet this exile has brought back critical information and an ally who can make this kingdom the number one kingdom in this land. You could be like Tail 1, who is an enemy of the kingdom! Everyone I mentioned on that list has cheated me at least once. All you have to do is admit to your crimes. But it's interesting. I am a Champion that should be feared and respected. And yet, along with Tail 1, you all kept accusing me. Is it a personal vendetta? Or is it that you are traitors? This is simple. Receive the lashes or admit your crimes." Gojirrah smiled.

The Captains that were listed continued to shout in anger. Many of their crimes would get them in a lot of trouble! 

Kyros watched at the side.

"How sneaky." Calaminus laughed.

"Not only are you weakening the guards for when you break out of here, but Captains and if they start receiving the Thirty-Nine Lashes Plus One, they would be unable to fight. You made Gojirrah list out those that have committed crimes that offended Champions. And since the Thirty-Nine Lashes is something any Captain can endure, they would rather take it than admit to their crimes!"

"And it will be too late for them to recover even if they drank health-restoring potions. They're not like us vampires that can instantly recover after all. It's too much if all these Captains attack Golem City. We don't want to make the human kingdoms lose a lot. After all, they are still sort of our allies." Kyros laughed.

Komodo gave the orders despite the many complaints, and the flogging occurred in that room at Kyros's request.

"This Gojirrah is my savior. I would have died in that City if not for him. So I wish to see for my own eyes how mistreated he was." Kyros smiled.

The flogging began, and the Captains kept denying their involvement.

After all, some of the crimes of these Captains involved other Champions. Whenever theft, abuse, or murder occurs, which causes a Champion to rage, Gojirrah is blamed. If not for Gojirrah's position as a Champion, he would have long been killed.

Gojirrah handed down the parchment of each captain's crimes and quietly left the room, claiming to prepare the evidence of each crime.

Komodo nodded.

As the flogging continued, the preparations for the next alchemy were ongoing.

The cauldron was being replaced, and the many glass tubes were being cleansed to remove all toxins and elements left behind.

The alchemist also began to use the Energy Conversion Circle and was amazed that it provided a smoother flow of energy as Kyros promised it would after cleaning. But despite their desire to ask questions, they were silent. Kyros was recuperating after all.

In replacement of Champion Middle Claw, another Lizard Spellcaster took his place. But this one was only an acolyte in the ways of Alchemy.

But as the group was so excited to see more, there was clamor, and many even urged to delay the process so that all the acolytes and alchemists and those of position who wanted to pursue the path of Creation.

Everyone continued to discuss most things as Kyros was seated nearby and was given various precious ingredients according to his requests.

Various ores were being placed inside as Kyros stated that he would create a powerful alchemy weapon.

"You're trying to craft a basic core?" Calaminus was curious. The ingredients that Kyros requested were one of the secret arts that Calaminus taught on how to create a basic core.

"Yes."

"But what's going to be the foundation? Are you going to use it to steal the cores in their Operating Table? If you do that, the quality of power will be a step-down. Or do you plan to use that Basic core to house a new element from monstrous cultivators that you plan to kill?" Calaminus asked.

"It's not for monstrous cultivators. It's for you."

"For me?!"

"Yeah. Right now, your power is rather scattered. But if we create a Core, it should help you grow. The basic core that you taught me is the one that can easily be upgraded into stronger forms. I noticed that the stages of your soul forms are Soul Wisp and then Soul Core. So I thought, let's make you a Soul Core and an Elemental Core at the same time."

"You're going to seal me in that Core?"

"Of course not! Are you kidding? You're my secret weapon! It will house you and allow me to draw power easier from you. That way, the Time magic you have can be channeled easier."

"So you plan to make my soul wisp the power source. Hm... I never thought that I'd be an ingredient for alchemy one day."

"I think it's a step in renewing your body. I think with all the ingredients presented. We can increase your Soul Wisp level."

"I get it. This is the best way to use the advantage of this entire chamber. And here I thought you planned to create some pills for your family."

"I don't have the time to make those. Not to mention it will seem suspicious. But this way, I can use the cauldron to create the Basic Core with you in it. After that, I'll use the air cauldron to craft the real ingredient. But after I create the Basic Core, you have to take possession of it and pretend to possess me."

"Oh? We're not revealing ourselves to be traitorous beings yet? And here I thought you'd be laughing and insulting everyone on our way out."

"Well, you will be since you will pretend to possess me. I'm just being careful. I need to give Gojirrah and Reptilia a reason to get back here if the humans in Golem city are too racist to accept two Lizard Champions. Although my father, uncle, and grandfather already have a plan set up to accept the Lizard Champions, still... It's always better to stick to the side of caution. Especially since Destiny is trying to kill me, and that Fate is trying to make my life a living hell so that Destiny can't kill me."

"Ah. Good call. So I'll pretend to possess this stone and possess you? What reason should I give about how a soul suddenly took possession of a basic core?"

"Tell them that Tail 1 brought you in. Pretend to be a poltergeist."

"Oh! I love that! It does make sense too! Poltergeists love to take possession of Cores so to give them more power. I kind of feel sorry for Tail 1, though. You used his secret sexual escapades as a reason to prove his alliance with the humans, and now this."

"Wait till we get back the Temple. I'll make all those human Champions voices out their respect and love for Tail 1!"

"Wow. What did Tail 1 ever do to you?" Calaminus frowned.

"Not me. He made Gojirrah's life a living hell here. He's my subordinate now, and I'm doing this HR Employee Relation thing you taught me."

"HR means Human Resource. In this case, it's VR since you are all vampires."

Kyros continued to sit down and would occasionally turn his attention to Reptilia, who was standing at the side. Even after everything, she refused to sit down, but it was clear that she was at her very limits. 

No one dared to ask her to drink Force-restoring potions while Kyros was treated with both Force-restoring and Magic-restoring potions. 

Kyros raised the potion at Reptilia as if the two were drinking alcohol.

"Cheers!" Kyros smiled as he drank down.

"Grand Master Alchemist. I am curious as to what item you plan to craft?"

"Two Alchemy Weapons. The first one is a weapon that inhibits Force energy just like this Magic Drain Fog." Kyros smiled.

Everyone shouted in amazement.

"The second is a powerful house for a Core! It should have three times the energy of these Monster Cores. And unlike them, they don't need an Energy Conversion Circle. This means, if you find a suitable monster core, you can transfer it inside this Elemental Core, and everyone will be able to wield it! It will be as if you have an Elemental Core in you!" Kyros declared.

Everyone was amazed, and a commotion broke out.

"This is my gift to Commander Komodo Dragon. With this core, he can contain a Fire monster's core in it and can become a real dragon!" Kyros smiled.

Komodo Dragon's heart began to race in excitement as he heard the words of Kyros.

Meanwhile...

Gojirrah was outside and began to give several orders to the guards. All orders were related to uncovering the crimes that the Captains committed. But as the soldiers moved out, Gojirrah gave a bright smile.

"Now, no guards are present. Our escape will be very easy. Lord Kyros, I have prepared the way!"