The Paladin in the Abyss-Chapter 605 - 629 Golden Mountain

Chapter 605: Chapter 629 Golden Mountain Chapter 605: Chapter 629 Golden Mountain “What did you do to Kostcheqi’s Glacial Fortress?”

Lancelot was an excellent storyteller, and Tijana was fascinated by the battle in the White Dragon’s Lair. She was also amazed by the story of the ancient Red Dragon and its daughter, but when Lancelot described how they finally got Dain Frostbeard’s armor, the face of the Succubus Lord finally changed color.

“I melted it. It was a fortress made of ice with a volcano nearby, the choice was quite obvious.”

“You… damn it, that was the palace of an Abyssal Lord!” Tijana covered her face with her hands, “Was it the same Formation you used when you created that blizzard?”

“The principle was the same, but it cost a lot more. Most of the reward from the rescue mission for Gorgiad was spent on that,” Lancelot shrugged and picked up another skewer of roast dragon meat from the table, “You should’ve guessed it anyway, given that I asked you to special order that particular Teleportation Scroll.”

“I thought you were only planning to melt a layer of the floor!” Tijana spread her hands in an accusatory manner, “So does that mean, everything in the Prince of Wrath’s den…”

“Not everything.” Lancelot shook his head, “Many of them remained in the ‘Riverbed.’ When I flew down there, the whole valley along the way was shimmering with gold…”

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“So how much exactly?” The voice of the Succubus Lord involuntarily lowered, “Did you count it all?”

“Why not see for yourself?” Lancelot pulled a handkerchief from his chest that served as the entrance to the half-plane, “I haven’t even been in there myself yet.”

“It’s definitely an unforgettable experience.” Bruto held three skewers in one hand and devoured the meat in one bite, “The kind that could make you lose the drive for adventure for good.”

Lancelot spread the handkerchief on the ground, revealing the flickering Dimensional Door on it, and gestured for Tijana to step through.

“Why do I have a bad feeling about this…”

The Succubus Lord shrugged and stepped into the entrance of her own half-plane. Lancelot opened his arms to his companions to convey that Tijana’s worries were unnecessary, but it seemed like they misunderstood his gesture – some squinted their eyes, some secretly gave him a thumbs up, and little Isabella even waved her fist at Lancelot as if to cheer him on.

“When you two are done, come back out,” Bruto glared at the Human Knight, “Don’t ruin everyone’s appetite…”

Lancelot rolled his eyes, choosing not to respond to his companions’ teasing, and followed by jumping into the Dimensional Hole on the handkerchief.

The Stone Chamber at the entrance was just as before, with the door across the room wide open and the figure of the Succubus Lord standing outside. Lancelot was actually quite curious about how much the spoils of war amounted to and quickly walked forward.

There was no sun in this half-plane, and the sky shrouded in mist emanated a soft white light to illuminate the land below. However, at this moment the entire half-plane was enveloped in a blinding golden light, emanating from the mountain of Gold in front of them.

Lancelot now understood what Bruto meant when he said ‘uncountable’ earlier. Before them lay a treasure mountain, primarily composed of Gold Coins, at least thirty feet high, and interspersed with glittering jewels, exquisite artifacts, and magic equipment glowing with Spiritual Light. Compared to the treasure hoard of the Succubus Palace he once looted, the wealth before his eyes was easily a hundred times more – no wonder Bruto and old Reap exclaimed in such a way after seeing it.

“You really haven’t come in here before?” Tijana’s voice sounded beside him, curiosity more present in her tone than excitement, “This should be more gold than you’ve ever seen combined, but you don’t seem that thrilled.”

“I’m just an ordinary Knight, to me, money loses its meaning after a certain amount,” Lancelot shrugged, “What about you? Doesn’t the Prince of Wrath’s savings impress you?”

“First of all, you are not just any knight…” Tijana looked at Lancelot with a special gleam in her eyes, “You are my only knight, and that alone is extraordinary enough.”

“I’m at your service.” He executed a knightly bow with great decorum, “My lady.”

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“I really enjoy hearing you call me that.” Tijana laughed and turned around, walking towards the enormous mountain of gold, “Secondly, I haven’t forgotten our original agreement. These spoils of war are indeed astonishing, but only a third belongs to me. Of course, most Demon Lords would probably swoon with delight, but me…”

The Succubus Lord placed her hands on her hips, proudly lifting her head and puffing out her chest to Lancelot.

“I am quite wealthy, you know!”

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“Hey, I’m talking to you!”

“Sorry, what were you just… saying?”

“Heh-heh~ I said, I’m quite wealthy. Although the catch this time isn’t small, it is less than one-tenth of my fortune.”

“This is an Abyssal Lord’s savings we’re talking about.” Lancelot looked at Tijana with some surprise, “Less than one-tenth?”

“What’s so strange about that? Pillaging and plundering don’t really make that much money, and that guy didn’t know the value of things.” Tijana bent down, picked up a gold coin, and weighed it in her hand, “You’ve been to the Iron Ice Plains too, what kind of output does that snowy dimension have? Nothing, despite the fact that it contains the words ‘iron’ and ‘steel’ in its name. Now take a look at how the wealthy Abyssal Lords do it—Lord Wu’an’s realm is one of the trade centers in the Multiverse, the hallucinogens that Madam Fungus deals in are more popular than souls in Barto Hell. As for Mekanshut, may she turn into a maggot soon, she’s made countless gold from the wine produced in Shendiravir. It’s said that even the inhabitants of Mount Heaven can’t stop praising it if the labels are peeled off. Besides, that shameless old madam is the biggest human trafficker in the Multiverse, her merchandise being countless newborn succubi… and their children.”

“I noticed that you seem to really dislike the Queen of the Succubus.” Lancelot observed Tijana thoughtfully, “Could you tell me why?”

“No. Not now. It wouldn’t be good for you.”

“I feel like I’ve heard something similar before.”

“You have a good memory… I have some, old grievances with her, but she herself is unaware of this, only thinking of me as a rebellious ‘child’ that won’t be disciplined. But let her continue to think that until I have the power to take her down.”

“Wait, ‘child’?”

“Don’t misunderstand, she claims that all succubi are her children. Ridiculous, right? Her title is Queen of the Succubus, not Mother of Succubi! I assure you, I don’t share the slightest copper coin’s worth of her filthy bloodline, just remember that she is my enemy.”

“All right.”

Lancelot nodded, not pressing further, but it was Tijana who initiated conversation:

“Hm? No more questions?” A sly smile appeared on the face of the Succubus Lord, “Like… asking about my grudge with Mekanshut, whether it has to do with some old lover?”