The Distinguished Mr. Rose Chapter 84: Chapter 83: A Relaxing One Week Vacation In Hell

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Chapter 83: A Relaxing One Week Vacation In Hell To Lucius’s intrigue, the other players and Frankishmen had adapted quite seamlessly to their new lodgings. A day had passed since the gentleman brought forth the Fires of Sinai, and though the view outside was filled with pyre, and brimstone, and the constant never-ending jeers of their demonic foes burning alive, life at the castle was pleasant as could be. The priests had installed wards atop the walls that repelled smoke from wafting into their quarters; and large columns of ice were periodically summoned to help keep them all cool. Other than the occasional maintenance, there really wasn’t much to do, and so Lucius’s fellows found themselves partaking in casual activities such as bathing in the underground pool, playing card games, working out, practicing spells and sparring with each other, or simply resting by the terrace where they might enjoy a comforting show of watching the demons be consumed by magma. Hundreds of thousands of those things had to have perished by now, and yet the demonic forces flocked toward the castle as dogged as ever. They did not care that their surroundings were, figuratively, a smoldering hellscape, nor were they dissuaded by the gloopy corpses of their kindred. Such behavior only reinforced Lucius’s theory that the demons had no will of their own. They were mindless, relentless, and automatic in their function. The question, however, was where exactly were they coming from? The expedition had already eliminated the fount that spawned the things in the forest, so it stood to reason that they came from other breeding grounds, or possibly the mountain itself. That would mean Sir Ruggiero was enjoying a well deserved break for once! Good for him, good for him — especially with the man’s wedding date soon approaching. Lucius wished him all the best. Unfortunately, demons obliterated by the Fires of Sinai were not recognized as kills made by Lucius, and as such he received no experience nor skill proficiency from the vast, vast, vast slaughter. What a shame. >[Sinister Interdimensional Bureaucrat says that it’s because the Fires of Sinai was merely loaned to you. It is still technically Renaud’s possession. He gave it under certain terms with the expectation of having it returned, and as such, a contract was formed. It is merely a verbal one, however. Such things can be easily broken either by the man’s death or through forced acknowledgement of you as the new owner. He is weak. The Star encourages you to seize this chance and make the jewel your own. If you do, the Star will award you 500 Cosmic Coins]< >[Virtual Goddess of the Wired gasps and is appalled by the Bureaucrat’s attempt to lead Lucius astray. The Star frantically searches their treasury and manages to scrounge up 501 Cosmic Coins. The Goddess says they’ll donate it to you as long as you refuse the Salesman’s mission]< >[Number 1 Rated Salesman 1997 is still sulking after having missed out on a deal]< Lucius laughed and waved the Bureaucrat off. “I appreciate the thought, my good sir, but I see no benefit in doing such things now. Even if I were to make the jewel my own, it cannot be used for another hundred or so years.” >[The Bureaucrat is confused. A hundred years is but a mere blink in the perspective of a Star]< “But I am not a Star, and as such I will likely perish long before then.” >[You have the potential to become one. The Bureaucrat is certain of it]< That was true. If Lucius put his mind to it, he could easily become a Star. His Nova stat was proceeding along nicely and he no doubt would have many opportunities in the future to raise his ascension. Still, why ruin his relationship with Renaud now? The Peer had so much yet to do, to realize. He had begun to recognize that which hid within. It was only a matter of time now before he bloomed at his most beautiful. Whether that led to his death or a newfound resolve like Ruggiero… well, Lucius would just have to wait until then.