Big and Strong

------Beast Burg------

Draig and the group arrived, Katz, Fide, and the girls were breathing raggedly while the robed killer was staring curiously.

"Well where are they" asked Draig as he didn't see any signs of orcs.

"They should be here within the next day or so Lord, please let us meet with our people so we can welcome you properly." spoke Katz and Fide in unison causing the duo to look at each other in laugh.

The odd way these two were with each other was a bit disturbing, if it wasn't for the clear difference in species he would think they were twins.

"Please come with us Lord, you will be staying with us for the time being." spoke Yuri though she still seemed uncertain about Draig's credentials. After all what kind of savior demands women in exchange for help, little did she know the man she was dragging had never made such a request.

"We will bathe you before the festival, it is best you don't reek of blood when you meet everyone." continued Kari, her doubts were the same as her counterpart's but it was all or nothing at this point.

'That Suri could take some pointers from these guys..' thought Draig as he was lead to the combined village.

------Immortal Tomb------

Frankie was worried about her mistress, Suri had been locked in her study that overlooked Draig's enclave since she returned and every time the Franken girl would pass by she would hear pained groans causing her to worry more.

She had tried knocking but she would only receive a response telling her not to enter, the worry had built up to the point she was now standing at the doors to the study where she could once again hear the groans of discomfort.

Taking a deep breath Frankie opened the door quietly to check on Suri, however the sight before her was anything but what she was expecting.

The Corpse Queen, the highest figure in the Immortal Tomb was laid on her desk ass raised in the air with a finger slowly massaging her her forbidden ring. The woman looked intoxicated as she laid their with her eyes closed groaning with every movement, however it was at this moment she opened her eyes and saw Frankie standing there with shocked eyes.

Suri's expression sobered quickly as she covered herself while looking for some sort of explanation.

"Sorry, I'll come back later!" cried Frankie slamming the door leaving Suri feeling more embarrassment wondering just how long the girl had been watching her debaucherous actions.

'This is all Ari's fault' thought the Corpse Queen as she felt tempted to resume her play but put it out of her head as she needed to focus on her role as leader.

------------Beast Burg------

Inside his temporary dwelling Draig was washing himself for the first time since arriving on Arwyn, it was a wonderful feeling to have days worth of grime washed from his skin. The water was steaming and he savored every second of it before he exited the bath.

Yuri and Kari had insisted on assisting him but he refused the duo flatly.

Slipping his robe on and assuring his sword to his belt he exited the dwelling only to be welcomed to the sight of dozens of denizens from Beast Burg.

"Behold the master of might" started Fide as he smirked and looked to Katz who mirrored the expression.

"The Sultan of Strength" continued Katz

"The Dealer of Death" added Fide

"The one" continued Katz

"The Only" continued Fide

"DRAIG!!!" crowed the two in unison however much to their surprise they didn't get the round of cheers they were expecting.

"He's tiny"

"What are these boneheads trying to pull"

"What was with that introduction"

"We're gonna die"

Came the words from the crowd causing Draig to narrow his gaze.

'Seems not everyone is so welcoming, still this is no way to treat someone giving you help.' thought Draig as he stepped forward.

"Who is your strongest." stated Draig simply, he knew the best way to silence naysayers was a demonstration.

"What did he just say"

"Is that a challenge?"

"Someone get Balto"

As the last phrase was spoke a canine beast man stepped forward that dwarfed Fide in size.

"I am the strongest, are you supposed to be our savior. Pathetic, I knew I should have taken the role of Alpha from these two idiots." started Balto

"Alright before we begin, you have no qualms about dying do you" asked Draig shocking all those present however Balto laughed loudly.

"I like that confidence, there might be more to you than expected but in the end such a tiny creature stands no chance. If you like we can duel to the death but don't beg for your life when it comes down to it." laughed Balto as he drew a cleaver like weapon.

"Are you ready" asked Draig causing Balto to look at the sword on his waist.

"Are you not going to draw your weapon?" asked the Beast man confused.

"I don't need it." answered Draig causing the Beast man to narrow his eyes.

"Arrogant, then let us begin.." stated Balto as he made to swing his weapon but his arm felt lighter for some reason.

Looking towards the limb he found a cloud of red mist where it used to be along with Draig who had an extended fist.

Everyone present stared at the scene with their jaws dropped, Balto on the other hand was beginning to understand he may have pissed the bed on this encounter.

"Alright second Strike-" started Draig however Balto quickly backed up holding his remaining arm up in fright.

"W-Wait, there is no need for further demonstration." explained Balto however Draig was Draig still.

"I asked you if you were ready to die and you agreed." stated Draig as he pulled his fist back only for Fide and Katz to start running damage control.

"Lord, Balto is convinced of your strength." started Fide

"As are the rest of us." added Katz hurriedly

"Isn't that right everyone." called Fide looking to the crowd.

"Y-Yes, Hail the Master of Might."

"The Sultan of Strength"

The crowd began to give the same introduction that the two leaders had before hand only now they seemed more convinced.

"See Lord, so can't we just let bygones be bygones." smiled Katz as he hinted for someone to usher Balto away quickly.

Off to the side Yuri and Kari stared at Draig in awe, it was one thing to turn a tree into dust but to watch some turn flesh into mist? That was something else entirely.

'What kind of monster is he.' thought the duo as they looked at each other and began running through strategies.

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Draig watched as Balto was taken away for what he assumed would be treatment however the initial welcome still left a bad taste in his mouth as he looked over the crowd with discontent.

Seeing the look Katz and Fide looked at each other trying to think before they remembered something.

"With this, let the Lord's Festival begin." shouted the duo in unison causing the crowd to come to life as they rushed to gather the dishes and other things they had prepared.

"Lord please follow us." smiled Fide with a nervous sweat trailing his his face.

'Katz, Katz can you hear me...' thought Fide as if willing telepathy though the two definitely didn't possess such a trait however the man in question looked at him regardless.

'Fide, we need to assure the Lord that his presence is wanted' thought Katz as the two seemed to hold a conversation.

'I'll take the lord around and entertain him' thought Fide trying to will his intent to Cat man.

'I'll get the people involved' nodded Katz causing the two to gain a determined look.

This was the result of decades of friendship between the two as they planned together without a word.

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Fide lead Draig to a carnival game which interested the killer a bit.

"Take the hook and catch a fish to win a prize, first try is free for you Lord" smiled the vendor.

Draig nodded and took the pole with a small bit of string and a hook, inspecting the hook a bit he suddenly flicked it causing it to go through the fishes body where he then raised it from the water much to the horror of those present.

'Dear god, what are you.' thought Fide.

"W-Winner..." smiled the Vendor as he grabbed a carved doll from the shelf.

Fide looked at the vendor apologetically as he ushered Draig on to another booth.

"Thank the heavens he's on our side" muttered the vendor with a few of those who had watched nodding.

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"Punch the gem and keep the pieces." smiled the vendor as Fide motioned for Draig to give it a shot.

The Killer punched the Gem causing the large treasure to crumble to pieces much to the vendor's horror.

Draig picked up a small piece and pocketed it before grabbing the others and squishing them to the vendors confusion. However he wasn't done as he grabbed another handful and squished it to the ball that was beginning to form until there was once again a solid gem.

"T-Thank you Lord" bowed the vendor though he was more frightened than he was thankful.

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This continued with Draig conquering the games while leaving the vendors mortified by their saviors capabilities.

"Lord why don't we sit down, the feast is about to begin and I believe the people have put a show together for you" smiled Fide while looking apologetically at the final vendor.

Draig looked at Fide through a mountain of prizes and nodded as he followed along, upon arriving he was welcomed to the sight of a long line of tables seated around what would be the stage for the show.

"This way Lord, here please sit here with us at the head of the gathering." smiled Fide as the prize blob that had become Draig was seated.

Not long after Yuri and Kari arrived and sat at either side of Draig while staring at the large number of prizes.

"Here, divide it amongst yourselves." stated Draig as he pushed the prizes onto them in opt for trying some food, he loved the food of this continent. It was so much more flavorful and savory than that of his previous land's. It was something that gave him pure joy.

Yuri and Kari looked at all the prizes and assumed that he had won the assortment of goodies for them, they felt touched by the sentiment.

They were being used as a trading chip for their people's future but he still wanted to make them feel special.

'He's so...' thought Yuri touched.

'Sweet....' continued Kari in her head as she held a carved toy.

Draig however ignorant of their thoughts was digging in with gusto once more as he tried a little of everything finding nothing on the table disappointing.

Fide and Katz seeing this gave each other a thumbs up, before winking at their chefs who watched Draig eat everything with such joy that they couldn't help the happiness in their hearts. However one younger looking chef walked up with a worried expression as he whispered something to the chef.

"Moglin berries!! Which table did you set them." panicked the chef as turned towards the head table where several little pink berries sat in a bowl.

Sighing in relief he had intended to apologize to the leaders and the lord and take the bowl away but before he could he watched as Draig picked it up and gulped the whole bowl.

Thunder seemed to strike as the chef went pale, he then watched the two girls beside Draig lean into him and he felt his career coming to an end.

Moving hastily he went to Fide and Katz and explained the situation to which they mechanically looked at the bowl that was now empty before looks of horror were directed towards Draig.

"Uh Yuri, I think your mother wanted to talk to you about something." started Fide

"Kari, there's something your mother wanted to discuss with you as well." continued Katz

"Go find them..... NOW!!" ordered the two of them as they watched Draig continue to eat, they were sweating nervously.

The chef at the side looked like he was on the cutting board however Fide smiled at him to the side.

"Good work getting to us in time, next time though handle the head tables assortment yourself." comforted Fide.