Part 28: Asmodheus

Note: Again, the entire update can be viewed on video.

Chapter 25 - Asmodheus


VIDEO: Asmodheus




It's a pleasure to meet you in person, human. I've heard *so* much about you and your little dark friend.
Who told him?
My dear friend Samuel spoke very… excitedly… about you!
You know Samuel?
Do not be alarmed! Even though you're his enemy, be assured, you're not mine. … Actually, I was very amused when I heard about your escape. … Let's play a little game… I'm interested to see how you perform…
We're not interested!
Come now! You've fought so much… you deserve a little fun!
What can we win?
The greedy type, aren't you, Death Knight? Very well, the prize is more gold than you can carry… Come to me when you're ready… are you ready?

Mort and D.K. looked around. They were on a small island. Lava surrounded it for a great distance. There was no possibility of walking away.

Yes, I'm ready.
Let the game begin!




They were teleported to a different island. An imp appeared as well.

Now then, the game is as follows: I will ask you 3 questions which you and the other contestant each need to answer. Whoever gets the most correct, wins!




Which room has no ceiling, no floor, and no walls?
Room? Without… ummm…
Time's up! You haven't given the correct answer… Your answer, human?
A mushroom.
Correct!
What? I live in mushroom! Mushroom has ceiling, floor and walls!
The loser will be *motivated* to perform better next time… harhaharhar!




AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Are you all right?
Games of demon not fair… but at least not in torture room now, so it not hurt ALL the time…
Which creature is your good friend, carries you out of danger, pulls your wagons and can even be eaten in times of need?
I know, I know… riding animal… animal is spider!
Incorrect!
A horse.
The answer is correct!




AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
If you have it, you're happy when it's gone. If it stays it will inflict pain. If it's driven out, it will return. Everyone gets it, but some fear it more than others.
I… eh… I… think… yes!... Measles, answer measles!
Incorrect!
It's hunger.
Correct!
No… no more motivation… pleaaaasse…
You've won, human… congratulations…
What happens to the imp?
What happens to the imp?
A fitting punishment… Do you want to see your reward now?
Yes, I do.
Then come, I'll show you…




…
Here's your prize… more gold than you can carry… harharharharhar…
…
What is it human? You're not happy with your prize? Harharharhar…
You bastard! I hope your horns drop off!
D.K.!
What's the matter?… Your prize is right here!
You knew we wouldn't be able to move this block of gold!
You're right, I'm not playing fair… I will put this right… You can exchange your prize for something you might prefer… follow me…






May I introduce Elder Anlokam… She is the daughter of the High Elder Raanaar. … And my honoured guest since I helped her protect the Academy…
You tricked me, demon… I agreed to be your prisoner if you prevented the demon hordes from destroying the Academy…
And? Didn't I fulfill my part of the bargain? The attackers were driven out of the Academy, weren't they?
Yes, they were… but you resurrected the slaughtered Academy inhabitants as ghosts… now they're cursed to haunt the building for all eternity…
You see, hero… in the beginning she was quite entertaining, but now I have had enough of her constant rants… I understand you're looking for some of the Raanaar to help you leave this world… let me give you this doll as a present…
How uncharacteristically generous of you…
FANTOMAR GRIGNROEK BALASAR…

A blinding swirl of magical light surrounded Anlokam. When it had cleared, she was… different.




Mort went over and picked up the very life-like likeness of Anlokam. He squeezed the doll to summon her.




Anlokam, are you all right? Anlokam?
…

She didn't respond. Her eyes had the vacant, mindless look of the other summoning dolls.




HARHARHAR!!!!! Here you go, human! Your… harhar… present!
What have you done?
I am getting bored with you now! Take your doll and… BE GONE!!!!!




Mort and D.K. materialized onto a small island with 5 pentagram-shaped platforms.

Damn it…
Count our blessings, human. At least we're still alive.
No thanks to you. What the hell were you doing, mouthing off to an Arch-Demon?
I know Asmodheus better than you do, human. Your usual snivelling wouldn't impress him; only those who have the balls to stand up to him do.
… Whatever. I don't see any way off this small island.
Check the platforms.

The green, blue, purple, and red platforms did nothing when stepped on, but the yellow one whisked them away.




A familiar face was waiting to greet them.




Glad you still alive 'uman… thought the demon had killed you… You still look for Raanaar?
Tell him we found one… but Asmodheus transformed her into a summoning doll…
I found one, but Asmodheus turned her into a summoning doll!
Did he? How unfortunate… You want help her? Then you need help from Raan!
How do I find that?
Only place me know to remove curse is Temple of Raan… not know how, but you need help of Raan, goddess of Raanaar… But be careful… 'umans in temple not friendly… followers of Lord of Chaos! We not far from temple… see later… good luck!

Taxlehix ran off.

He's awfully well informed for an imp.
Yes… That must be the temple. Come on…
Very clever, Asmodheus. This should work out nicely…







Act 3 Crew Reprezent…




Anlokam's stats. They suck. If they had set her up to be a mage instead of a melee fighter, it might have been helpful. But 80 mana is worthless, her level is only good enough for the start of Act TWO, and her pitiful health will vanish instantly.


Answering the questions wrong



Which room has no ceiling, no floor, and no walls?
Room? Without… ummm…
Time's up! You haven't given the correct answer… Your answer, human?
A living room.
Incorrect! Both answers were wrong, so I'll pick one loser at random to get motivated… the imp! HARHARHAR!




AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Which creature is your good friend, carries you out of danger, pulls your wagons and can even be eaten in times of need?
I know, I know… riding animal… animal is spider!
Incorrect!
A pig.
Incorrect! Both answers were wrong, so I'll pick one loser at random to get motivated… the imp! HARHARHAR!




AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
If you have it, you're happy when it's gone. If it stays it will inflict pain. If it's driven out, it will return. Everyone gets it, but some fear it more than others.
I… eh… I… think… yes!... Measles, answer measles!
Incorrect!
The measles.
Inorrect! … It's a draw. You've both performed unsatisfactorily! … In this case, I will… as game master, decide who's won… And the winner is… the human… You've won, human… congratulations…
What happens to the imp?
What happens to the imp?
He will be taken to my torture… eh *motivation* chamber…A fitting punishment… You want your prize now?




You call THAT a lotta gold?




Demon, please…