Dwarf Country

The three of them were standing in front of a dwarf named Dekreas Orccoat. This dwarf seemed to be pondering over what he had just been told.

After thinking for half a minute, he said, "You said that you want me to make a sword for you with the materials you are going to provide. Is that right? The price will depend on the material and the weapon you want me to make. This would have been fine."

After a bit of thought, his eyes sharpened, and he spoke, "But you also want to watch me as I make your weapon. I cannot agree to that condition."

Asking Iris in his head 'Iris, can you analyze him while I am in another room?'

[No master. I would need to see it from your eyes to determine the skill]

Letting out a sigh, Saito gave a nod to Dekreas and says, "Very well. I will provide you with the materials. They are very rare. And also, with the sword… I want you to melt it completely and use some part of it in the sword you will make for me."

Dekreas snorted as if saying "Don't teach me my job". Saito remained silent and handed the materials to Dekreas.

Dekreas' mind nearly exploded as he stared at the rare materials in front of his eyes. He hands twitched a little as he stared at Saito like he was a monster.

"How did you get your hands on these materials? These are some of the rarest materials in the whole world. They are found deep within the territory of the strongest Great Demon King Zoldron. And this material, I have never seen anything like this crystal, but it looks even rarer than the other materials you hold. And this sword… This is the Legendary Beast Slayer Sword, it is said to be held by the members of the Royal Family, how could you get your hold over it? Who are you, kid?" Dekreas asked him curiously.

"Just a human…" Giving this answer, his eyes turned serious as he started speaking, "I want you to smelt all these materials and combine them. Form Two staffs, a double-bladed staff, and a double-edged sword. Make them the best you can. I will return back after 3 days to take them."

Dekreas gave the nod and starts speaking, "Very good. I will make sure that these 4 weapons are the best that will be in this world. You will not be disappointed after you return back to take them."

Saito chose not to say anything left the place, Lyra and Chloe closely following him behind.

~~

While Saito was going around to do his mission. Prince Rai was reported missing. Prince Rai was said to come in the afternoon, but since he hadn't appeared, a search team was assigned to look for him.

As Saito had burnt Prince Rai's body, they couldn't find it at all. Deep within the palace, a young man with Reddish Brown hair was sitting. He seemed a little worried about Prince Rai.

A man completely dressed in black appeared before him, giving a bow, and saying, "Sir Dante… I fear that your younger brother may have-"

Before he finished speaking, he stared into the eyes of the man named Dante, the eyes were cold, with no mercy, "Very well… I understand. Did you find anything suspicious as you checked the area?"

He seemed to have not reacted at the possible news of death for his younger brother. The man who was still on his knees started speaking, "We found a part of the forest where the trees were broken, and the grass was burnt. It seemed as if a fight took place there recently."

There was a sharp glint in his eyes, "Where?" He questioned the man.

The man gave a reply almost immediately, "In the western part of the Kingdom. Though it could be a fight between the beasts."

Dante shook his head and starts speaking, "That area rarely has any magical beasts fighting against each other. There is a low chance that the beasts fought in that area. Even if they fought, you should have found some traces of blood or something. It looks like the work of a human, someone who burnt all the traces."

He ordered that man, "Find out all those people who entered and exited from the west gate today." The man was shocked, and he asked Prince Dante, "Prince Dante, are you doubting that someone from within the Kingdom may have killed Prince Rai?"

"Do as you have been ordered. Now go!" After he finished speaking, the man in front of him disappeared to follow the order he has been given.

"I promise a world of pain for you. A world of pain!" He vowed before he decided to step out of his room. It was unknown where he was planning to go right now.

~~

In another part of the world, a Demon Lord was sitting on his throne as he stared at the demons in front of him, "Aglon, have you found out where Drukun is? It doesn't seem like I can contact him through my magic. The last I heard of him was when he was using the Lizardmen army to attack the human kingdom."

"It has been a month since then, and I didn't hear a word from him. What do you think about that?" There was a curious expression which demanded answers.

"Lord Tarodoch, there are three cases which must have happened. First, he must have betrayed you. Second, he must have been captured by the humans and the third, he is already dead." This Demon named Aglon spoke out the possible outcomes which must have been the reason for no contact.

"I see…" Letting out a sigh, Demon Lord Tarodoch thought of what he should do. He starts speaking soon enough, "I don't think he has betrayed me. He must either have been captured or is already dead. Investigate it! Go now!"

Aglon gave the nod before he disappeared from the place. The demons had their own way to investigate the death of their comrade… Each of the Great Demon kings had left behind a part of their life force within the crystal.

If it was brought near the place where the Great Demon King was last found or killed, it would start to shake vigorously and fly up in the sky leading the demons to the one who kidnapped the Great Demon King or killed him.

~~

At this time, Saito, Lyra, and Chloe had already reached the Ubbin Falls. Suddenly, just when they were about to take some time off to rest, Saito felt a considerable number of magic signatures moving around him.

They all suddenly appeared with their spearhead around the throats of Saito, Lyra, and Chloe at the same time. Lyra and Chloe were so surprised that they were frightened.

Saito's eyes narrowed as he stared at the Spearhead on his throat. He spoke out, not at all scared, "What do you want with us?"

"Shut up, human! Do as we say or else this Spear will pierce your throat." Saito stayed quiet after hearing that, even though he could destroy them all, it wouldn't tell him about the place where they were keeping their victims.

He wouldn't be able to save them quickly if he resisted now. These Demons had the pig's face and the body of a bull with the Demonic Magic power. They slowly led the three of them as Saito instructed Lyra and Chloe through his eyes "Don't make any moves."

Giving him a slight nod, they did just as these Demons told her. They continued to move towards a cavern, Saito asked Iris within his head 'Iris… Scan the surroundings. Tell me how many numbers of demons are in this area?'

[1500 Demons with weak magic signature, 500 with a medium magic signature and around 200 with strong magic signature. There is also a powerful demon with a magic signature as strong as master's!]