Night Ranger

Chapter 575: Artifact

Translator: Translation Nation Editor: Translation Nation

The management of the Rosen Strongholds was quite strict.

These were trying times, after all.

But Raven had a bit of influence in a small stronghold. And she had chosen the passage leading to the stronghold that her town belonged to, so they were soon able to obtain the permit to pass.

The group of three got onto the ropeways and crawled over.

After a strict inspection, and with Raven vouching for them, Marvin and Jessica successfully entered the Rosen Strongholds!

Because this was a territory of the Underdark, it wouldn't be too suitable for two Humans to walk around.

Thus, Marvin and Jessica changed their appearances.

Marvin's Shapeshift Sorcerer class came with its own Disguise skill, which he used to turn into a middle-aged Dark Elf. As for Jessica, with her flexible powers as a Fate Sorceress, this kind of trick wasn't out of the range of her abilities.

To the others, it seemed pretty normal for Raven to bring two of their own to safety from the dangerous areas.

But sneaking into the stronghold was only Marvin's first step.

Next, he had to split his plan in two.

Raven led them to a safe place to talk. There, Marvin explained the details of his plan and they finalized it.

The plan was divided into two main parts. The first would be accomplished by Jessica and Raven.

They had to make use of the force that Raven had established in order to get as close as possible to the Underdark United Council within a certain time frame.

Jessica's incredible strength should be enough to help Raven increase her prestige while drawing the attention of the Underdark United Council at the same time.

Marvin hoped that she would be gain the Council's trust. It would be the best if she could get information about the team of Legends that they were planning to send out!

Getting the information about the timing and routing of the expedition would also be okay.

Thus, if the team of Legends set off, Marvin and the others could also follow behind them, waiting for the best opportunity to act.

Marvin didn't know whether the Underdark United Council had dispatched a team of Legends to kill the Final Ghost Mother in the game, but if it did happen, then they must have failed.

They knew very little about the Dark Specters and the Eternal Frozen Spring, so Marvin couldn't count on their success.

But drawing support from their strength would be fine.

The plan shouldn't be too difficult for Jessica.

The other part of the plan had to be carried out by Marvin himself.

"I'll have to take a trip to the [Rotten Mushroom Swamp]," Marvin quickly said. "To get rid of the Final Ghost Mother, we need to use the [Demon Subduing Sword]. I got some information long ago, and it indicated that the owner of the Demon Subduing Sword had been hiding in the Rotten Mushroom Swamps all this time."

"And regarding the defensive scrolls I mentioned that are very effective against Ghosts, those can also be found in the Rotten Mushroom Swamps."

"I'll be as quick as possible. I'll be back in a week at most."

Jessica nodded and asked him to be careful.

It seemed to her that Marvin was entering deep into the Underdark and facing its dangers all for the sake of Rocky Mountain.

Even though Lorie had saved Marvin, so he did owe them, this courage and loyalty still moved her.

She noted this down in her mind.

...

But in fact, Marvin's motives weren't quite that simple.

While he did indeed want to help protect Rocky Mountain, he could also gain wealth and Comprehension points from killing the Final Ghost Mother. Divine Source wasn't something that only Divine Servants could offer.

Moreover, the trip to the Rotten Mushroom Swamp was something he would have taken even if the Dark Specters hadn't forced him to come to deal with them!

That was because, besides those scrolls and the Demon Subduing Sword, there was also a weapon sealed there that made the Underworld tremble!

[Artifact – Sodom's Blades]!

In the 3rd Era, Bloody Emperor Sodom entrusted the God of Craftsmen to craft him a pair of curved blades!

It was rumored that at the time, even though he hadn't ascended yet, Bloody Emperor Sodom had already broken through the limits of mortals, and his strength had reached a level above the Gods.

He was in complete control of his weapons!

On the Artifact Ranking for rogues, Sodom's Blades ranked first!

What Cold Light Grasps, what Nightfall? They were second-tier in front of Sodom's Blades.

It was said that back in those days, the Blood Emperor only relied on that pair of daggers to slaughter no less than a hundred thousand people in the Underdark!

He went to experience the Crimson Wasteland, but after the Bloody Emperor explored every corner of the place, no one dared to act against him.

This was a truly mythical character!

He was violent, savage, lecherous, and had countless other shortcomings. The Underdark had to survive under his terrifying shadow during the 3rd Era.

His brutal rule displeased all that lived there, but they could only surrender under his mighty strength.

He played with countless women, and not a single one had a good end!

It could be seen that this guy had been a complete tyrant.

Otherwise, the people of the Underdark wouldn't have celebrated so raucously after he died a sudden and inexplicable death.

He definitely was the most unpopular emperor in all of Feinan, even if he was the only one that ever managed to unify the Underdark.

But it had to be said that the Bloody Emperor had reached the peak strength that mankind could reach.

Despite being a pure Human, the Bloody Emperor grew up in the Underdark, and ultimately, his strength was able to match that of powerful Gods.

Sodom's Blades also became synonymous with bloodiness, slaughter, and death.

After the Bloody Emperor fell, Sodom's Blades disappeared without a trace.

Many ambitious people looked for Sodom's Blades, as it was an invaluable Artifact, after all, but most of them returned without any sort of success.

Only Marvin knew with certainty that Sodom's Blades were buried in the Bloody Emperor's tomb!

The tomb of the most infamous emperor in history was situated at the other end of the Rotten Mushroom Swamp.

Marvin estimated that it would take him about a week to get there and return.

The Great Elven King's daggers had been with him for quite a while now, killing countless enemies. He had relied on these Legendary daggers' attributes many times to get rid of his enemies.

Marvin was already used to the feeling of their handles.

But he had to be realistic: in the next battles, Legendary Weapons wouldn't be suitable.

His enemies were Divine Servants, descendants of the Gods, Apostles, and Holy Women!

Angels, Greater Demons, Greater Devils, and frightening Evil Spirits!

Those azure daggers could withstand Feinan's powerhouses, but when facing powerhouses on the level of Gods, they were lacking in strength!

He needed a pair of even more powerful weapons!

Sodom's Blades were what the current Marvin needed the most!

No matter what, he would get them.

'I hope that the post in the forums wasn't just to toy with people.'

'Otherwise, this might be a bit dangerous.'

Marvin crouched In front of the dark cave and peered inside for a bit before quickly rushing in.