Part 50: Dio III
Chapter 36- Dio III
Thursday
Evening
I brought the good news and bad news back to Vangogh's house. I never did find Levin's body, nor did I find Endorph. Anyone but Endorph and I'd be sure he was dead after that blast. I can't summon him, but that makes sense. If he's still alive, he clearly wants to be alone right now.
Anyway, we figured out what our next course of action has to be. We're going back to Orviska. Even though this is my idea, I want to say it's retarded that we have to do this. You must be rubbing off on me. Oh, thanks so much.
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I was about to point out that he should talk, what with him being way older, when another damned earthquake hit, a sobering reminder that killing the World Eaters just stopped the problem getting worse.





Lady Layna's the only one who could have helped us.

That egomaniac Dio's probably trying to open a pathway into Drazil.




But first things first. We gotta talk to Dio again.


Then I suppose I can go with you without worrying about everyone here.

And the old lady's feeling better, so we should be fine now.
Thanks again, y'all.
Dio's not going to just agree to help us. We'll be lucky if we're not attacked on sight. We're going to wait until morning to enter the city. We want to be ready for whatever comes.
Saturday, I guess
Evening
You know, the events of today have really made me think of why I'm keeping this journal. Oh? Yeah. If I die, who would know all of what we've done, and why? But now... I can't even be sure this would be found if we fail.
I keep doing this. Getting ahead of myself. We headed into Orviska to confront Dio. The guards were suspiciously friendly, though.
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We never thought anyone would manage to kill the World Eater. But you did it!
The Queen and everyone is overjoyed at what you've done for us.
What else can we call you but our savior?

Say, if you want my autograph, I'd be happy to oblige.

We're glad you're here. Now please, follow me.







But it was too late. Only because your dumb ass can't see a trap coming. Oh? Who's idea was it to go see Dio again? Hmm, let me think. Touche.





*pant pant* It's no use...






You should really pay more attention to where your hooven feel lead you.




But we're causing a scene here. Let's move to a more quiet locale.


Dio used the same magic he sent Tricia away with to teleport us to some box canyon away from the city.






Every man, woman, and child... Ruled by a single sovereign king!

But that means you two should have been enemies. And yet, you worked together. Excuse me if I sound skeptical.







At first I couldn't believe it. This Blazing Gestahl that Vangogh was supposed to be playing was Median the Conqueror? But then again, if Layna could be alive 200 years after her 'death', what else could be true?



He died 200 years ago, along with his child. This is well-known history.


Yes, history is warped and legends are born. But what I say about the Conqueror is the truth.
Lord Median has been killed once. By Lady Virtuous, Master of Life herself, no less.






So he's a... z-zombie?

But... to use that on a human? That is expressly forbidden!

Nothing in this world is forbidden. Your taboos are simply an attempt to control others through meaningless 'morals'.





To revive such a powerful soul, many others souls must be sacrificed, and many Crimson Tears must be shattered.
And that is unforgivable for someone in your position. You better than anyone should understand the value of life!



This was where I started to marvel at the sheer BALLS of this guy. I mean, no wonder he's wearing a robe and not pants, that's all I'm saying.



Of course, that can only happen after we harvest all the souls from Drazil.

Even as a mortal, you've somehow pulled back the curtain on the universe.







But then... having this Master of Death wannabe hanging around could be something of an annoyance. Hmhm.

Then say it to my face!


If you could have broken us out at any time, why the hell did you wait so long? Well, he hadn't shown us the portal yet. I think you enjoyed me being tied up. Possibly a bit too much. Creep. Hey. Woah. I told you before I'm not into that kind of thing. Suuuure.



You got a bad attitude, you know that? I think someone needs to straighten you out.
Hey, kid. Why don't we show him who's boss? Remember, you owe me one.
Whaddya say? You ready to take out the trash?


The real Yavis and Parin were slightly scarier than Rockum and Sockum. And he had more friends, too. But it turned out they weren't so much of a problem.





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I was somewhat surprised nobody noticed.

Once we find the entrance to Drazil we won't need this maggot anymore.
I kicked your family's ass two centuries ago, and I can't wait to do it again!
Even with the reinforcements tied up, Dio's forces were massive. They were divided into two groups, We engaged the vanguards near us in the canyon.
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Feinne on Soul Nomad:
This can be a long map if you don't have several good rooms. Try and take the Pyremages out quickly to avoid Terror Blazes, and if you can take the Schemestresses out before they can tank your ACT into the ground. The Archer rooms can be dangerous as well if they catch a room they're good against. If you take too long, Phynx Knight reinforcements show up. They're not too hard, though.
The battle was only just beginning, though. We were about to face the Sorcerer of the Evil Eye himself...
Next time on Soul Nomad: The Evil Eye and the Reaper! You won't want to miss it!
