Chapter 445 - treasure

That Demon who just died in front of them, forced them into a puzzled mind. Especially since it can speak the Ignite language, yet makes it a hunch more complex to comprehend when you think that this talking Demon has been found in such a position at this Dungeon.

Why does it make this more confusing? Well it's because this Dungeon solely carried Calidum Lutum literature, although it's a blur to both what those books represent.

So if we think it through, a talking Demon who can speak the Ignite language, was found giving its last breath in a Dungeon that points out that the Calidum Lutum were here before.

This is the most puzzling situation Kazer ever had the displeasure of facing, would have been better off just to seal the Castle with Volcanic rock and cross their fingers for the best.

However, Dilli and Kazer won't really progress if they continue to stare at the dead Demon. So as they took that sharp left turn once overcoming that wave of Demons, they found a Hole!

This ain't no metaphor, they've found a hole stretching 20 or so feet wide right in the middle of a Cave.

Not the biggest fan of this hole, or this whole adventure come to think of it. Kazer added, "Well this will be hard to climb."

"Nonsense, I will carry you." Dilli assured, and without asking she grabbed Kazer underneath the shoulders and flew off the floor.

"No!" Kazer tried to resist, but got easily overwhelmed.

Dilli is naturally physically fit and brings along tremendous strength as a pair, and although this man is heavy enough to make her struggle as they've ventured into the unknowingly deep hole, she couldn't resist teasing. "What, are you scared of heights?"

Direct, a little pissed since he was grabbed without permission, he directly answered. "No, I'm scared or falling."

"Relax, you are like a feather." Dilli added, although she is dripping sweat all over his head.

Before they started flying down this hole, they've noticed that this one too looks like it was clawed open by Demons. They've walked into a 50 foot wide Cave once taking that left turn before and the hole was almost in the middle.

The Cave has no stonework, no architectural value whatsoever yet this Dungeon is connected with it, even offering a left turn to walk after which points out that this place could have been abandoned mid construction.

"I can see the ground." Kazer pointed, but didn't want to move in order to make Dilli's easier.

They've been flying for 2 minutes, which points out that the hole could have been at least a hundred feet deep! She flew down slowly to keep her balance, ain't no benefit if they fall flat.

It's an extra advantage that the hole is 20 feet wide, it would be horrendously dangerous if she flew down, carrying a 400 pound man and having no space to move.

With no warning, she dropped him once spotting the ground herself as well. Kazer landed on his feet, although he ran forwards a bit since she tossed him like a bag of wheat.

Complaining as he saw her fly down slowly for herself, he said. "You could have been a bit more careful Miss. Strong lady!"

"Relax. You are 10 foot tall!" She reminded, and blew Fire from her palm to see what this place has to offer.

"This place is huge!" Dilli slightly yelled, and her voice echoed across this what seems to be a Cavern.

Agreeing, he nodded and added. "Yes, but it will only take us more time to find the Portal now."

They see no walls, no end so Dilli took an extra precaution to understand her surroundings, blasting a three foot Fireball with a short tail following it.

Shooting it in front of her, she saw pointy rocks shinning under the Fireball soon as it travelled 30 feet away.

Travelling for a few seconds, her shot broke loose once meeting the Cave's walls far on the other side. She isn't the best at calculations but the wall seems to be 80 feet away.

Becoming a bit childish with his complains, Kazer asked. "Great now we know where the wall is. But where should we go?"

Smacking his buttocks, Dilli asked. "Do you want a treat? I have food on my backpack. Maybe that will shut you up."

...

Considering the size of the Cavern, their only option is to walk and hope of finding another passage. Contemplating how big and dark this place is will only keep them on that spot.

Thankfully a bit of fresh meat fueled their willpower and a gulp of water refreshed their minds.

10 minutes into exploring, reaching that wall they saw in the beginning with the aid of a blank Fireball. They walked near the wall after, hoping that it will lead to some passage because that's where tunnels are usually at.

"Do you think that my race ever set foot here? These books are written in the Calidum Lutum language but in the old Lan Zhe there were barely any books." These thoughts have occupied Kazer's mind, now that he has time to think. 

Finally giving words of wisdom, leaving Kazer at a shock for words she added. "Maybe they did, maybe they didn't but it's obviously all in the past so why put so much pressure in it. It's okay to not understand some things, let's focus on shutting that portal down."

Through his mind, Kazer thought. "Why do they call her crazy? Only the wisest can be this dedicated to finishing their tasks."

Of course he can't say that out loud, since he can have his pinky cut off so instead he expressed. "You are right, but I meant to say that I hope my race didn't have anything to do with Demons."

Soon as he finished his words, with his attention captivated towards the conversation with Dilli, he tripped and fell right over a few small rocks and heard something crack too!

Thankfully he didn't break his nose, but when he lured his gaze behind him to see where he tripped and what cracked, he noticed his foot entangled in between a rib cage!

A Human ribcage!

Thankfully this Human... either Ignite or ill.u.s.tratian when he lived, seemed to have died a long time ago and his Skeleton was blessed with making Kazer trip today.

He shook his leg, forcing the Skeleton away and couldn't help but being disgusted. "I wondered where this foul smell came from."

"What's this." Dilli spoke with excitement overcoming her tone, grabbing a small Iron jewelry box which has been collecting rust so far.

"What is it?" Kazer asked, standing up but got no answer. 

Seeing that this little jewelry chest is locked, she slid fire where the key is supposed to go and afterwards with a tough grip she ripped the box open but of course careful so she doesn't throw around its contents.

This Jewelry box although small, it's a foot long and 7 or so inches tall. Referring towards the fact that it could carry a lot inside.

Once opening it, Dilli counted 6 Diamonds inside! These are extremely rare across Ignis and can sell for a lot of Gold, however only royalty can buy them and it would take a bit of effort to sell.

"Oh by the Source of Fire!" Dilli shouted, not scarce with her tone. Everyone would be happy to find Diamonds, even if it is near a Skeleton.

"What kind of gem is that." Kazer asked softly, completely unaware of what Diamonds are.

Still shouting, Dilli explained. "Diamonds! They cost 4,000 Gold Coins each!" 

Debt in mind, Kazer thought it best if. "I think you should keep them, we will send the Kyanite stones to King Michael anyway and you deserve a reward for all this help."

Although loving these Diamonds, her tone converted softer as she stated. "This is too much for me."

Kazer insisted, wanting her to be rewarded. "Nono, you deserve them." 

Feeling guilty about taking them all, she planted a seed which can lead to her and Kazer splitting the loot. "But there are more than Diamonds in here."

Leaning over to see, it is indeed the case so they started counting everything.

Specifically, this little jewelry chest contains these gems and Dilli knows how much most of them sell.

6 Diamonds, they cost 4,000 Gold Coins each.

4 Rubies, these cost a bit less but still enough to carry them around. 750 Gold Coins each.

There also are 7 purified Kyanite Gems. Like everything else in this box, their sizes are small but Kazer has a rough guess that they cost 300 Gold Coins each.

Last and probably least, there are  17 Ignite Gem shards. Not whole Ignite Gems, just its shards likely obtained from a cracked gem. They are very small, barely bigger than a toe nail but cost about 10 Gold Coins each.

Giving a rough calculation, this jewelry box all together can help Dilli pocket around 30,000 Gold Coins! It's enough to set her for 20 years if she lives on average standards. That is, if she sells these precious gems.

Even after seeing all that expensive loot, Kazer advised. "I still insist for you to keep them, you contributed enough in both Kingdoms and I think that King Michael would agree with me."

...

As they've followed the wall they reached earlier, what they spotted got them shocked beyond comprehension.

A Demon emerged from the shadows, two of them followed as well but they aren't screaming or attacking.

These seem to be of the same species with that 7 foot tall Demon who was sliced in half. The one they saw before flying down that large hole.

The Demon in the middle walked forward and asked, his tongue speaking the Ignite language. "What are you doing here?"