The King of Gegath
Doggett was right. The door led to another narrow staircase that ran along the castle walls. It was pitch black, and the only light came from the crystal on the tip of the Mazi Staff. After another leg-aching trek, they came to a wooden door.
Look! Shi Dong said in shock.
What the hell is this? Tenny asked.
In front of the door was a very advanced machine. Most of it was covered by shadows. It was made of steel and was equipped with many gears and mechanical arms, as well as all kinds of wheels and ropes that extended from the floor to the ceiling.
Holding the staff closer, Palin and Tenny stood beside it and said. There was something in the middle, as if it was surrounded by a large pile of…mirrors. Palin carefully approached the magic staff. Suddenly, it was as if a hundred suns had entered the room, and dazzling light shot in all directions. Tenny screamed and covered her eyes. I can't see anything! He staggered backward and leaned against the wall. Put the staff away! Put the staff away!
It was a sundial! Berlin took the staff away and observed in surprise. Surrounded by a bunch of mirrors…
Ah, said the Doggett triumphantly, the gnome clock.
Clock?
Yes, young man. You have to wait for the sundial to cast the shadow of the sun on the mirror, and the clock will turn on.
However, Palin pointed out in confusion that these mirrors were fixed in such a way that there could be no shadow at all! It was always noon.
Moreover, Tenny rubbed his eyes with a bitter smile. This place was as black as ink! There were no windows here! How could sunlight touch the sundial?
A trivial design flaw, the dwarf said. I'm pretty sure the council is discussing-
But how are we going to open this door now? Shi Dong leaned against the wall tiredly.
It was a pity that Tis was not here. Palin said with a smile.
Tis? Doggett frowned and turned around. Don't tell me you're referring to Tysokhov Pavlott? That Kander?
Yes, do you recognize him?
No, muttered the dwarf, but I have a friend who knows him. The garrulous dwarf was sitting under a tree near where I worked. Every day, he would carve on his wood, muttering about Kande's pig head like this, Kande's pig head like that.
Your friend? Berlin asked, puzzled. Why does it sound like Dad told me about Flint-
Don't worry so much! said Doggett angrily. Don't mention the Kander people anymore! We've caused enough trouble already. Humph. He shivered. It gives me goosebumps…
A flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in Palin's mind, and the truth slowly took shape. He vaguely knew the answer. Although the spiritual light had not been extinguished, the fog was still obscure, and Palin did not know whether to be relieved or afraid.
" Maybe we can break those mirrors," Tenny suggested. He continued to blink, trying to figure out what was happening in front of him amidst the black and green light and the golden stars.
" I wouldn't," Dogan warned. It might explode.
Are you saying that there's a trap up there? Shidon stepped back nervously.
No! Doggett roared angrily. I mean, dwarves did it. It was very likely that it would explode naturally.
If it really exploded, Tenny scratched his chin thoughtfully. It might blow a hole in the door.
It might also blow us up. Palin pointed out.
It should only be you, little brother. Shi Dong kindly said that we would hide under the stairs then.
We must try, Palin, Tenny decided. We have no idea how long it will take for the gray gem's power to affect us again. The power of the explosion shouldn't be too great. he said reassuringly. After all, this was not a very big machine.
It would probably blow up the entire door. Oh, okay, Palin muttered. Retreat.
This warning was unnecessary. Doggett had already started walking down, and Shidon followed behind him. Tenny dodged to the corner, but still stood where he could see Palin.
Palin carefully approached the first mirror with the staff in his hand. At the same time, he turned around and closed his eyes. At the same time, a voice came from the other side of the door.
I think all you need to do is turn the doorknob.
Berlin's movements froze in midair. Who said that? He shouted behind him.
It's me, said a humble voice. Just turn the doorknob.
Are you saying that this door isn't locked at all? Palin asked in surprise.
No one was perfect. the voice argued.
Palin did not dare to breathe loudly and reached out his hand. After pushing several mechanical arms and untying several ropes, he turned the door handle. The door creaked open.
Because the white robe was caught by the gear, Palin squeezed into the hall at the back with great difficulty. When he entered the hall, he looked around in surprise.
It was a cone-shaped room with a round floor and a pointed ceiling. The entire room was lit up by oil lamps placed at a fixed distance on the floor, making it seem as if it was daytime. Tenny was about to step over Palin, but his brother reached out to stop him.
Wait a minute! Palin warned as he grabbed Tenny's arm. Look! On the floor!
Hmm? What was that? Tenny asked. Some kind of pattern?
" This is a pentagram, a magic symbol," Palin said softly. Do not step into the range of the oil lamp!
What use was this? Shidon squeezed over Tenny's broad shoulders and asked. Doggett jumped up and down behind him, trying to see everything clearly.
I think…that's right! Palin stared at the ceiling. It was used to capture gray gems! Look! He pointed.
Everyone looked up at the ceiling, and only the dwarf cursed loudly at the predicament of not being able to see anything. Doggett lay down and finally squeezed his head between Tenny and Shi Dong's legs. He looked up, his beard trailing on the polished floor.
Ah, young man, he sighed in satisfaction. This was it! Gegath Gray Gem!
At the tip of the cone was a gray gem. Its shape and appearance kept changing. At first, it was as big as a human fist, then it became a pyramid as tall as a person, and then it became a cube as big as a ring. When they came in, the jewelry was gray and did not even reflect the light of the oil lamp below. But now, the gem began to emit a gray light.
Palin felt magic power flowing through his veins. Powerful incantations rolled in his mind. Compared to him, his uncle was just a weakling. He should rule the world, the kingdom, the bottomless abyss-
Hold on, little brother. said a voice from afar.
Hold me, Tenny! Berlin reached out his hand to his brother. Help me resist this temptation!
It was no use, said the voice they had heard behind the door. This time, it sounded sad and remorseful. You won't be able to resist. In the end, it will devour you completely, just like me.
Palin tried to move his eyes away from the gray gem and looked around the room. He could see a high-back chair leaning against a lot of Tapestry across from him, the back of which was engraved with many runes, obviously to protect the mage sitting on it from the summoned demons and monsters. The sound seemed to come from the chair, but Palin did not find anyone sitting on the chair.
Then, Paladin was merciful! The young mage shouted in fear.
Too late, too late, said the voice. Yes, I am King Gegath. The unfortunate King of Gegath! Welcome to my home.
Sitting on the soft cushion, making graceful and desperate gestures to everyone, was a porcupine.
You can come a little closer, the king of Gegath stroked his beard with his trembling paws. However, just like what the young mage said, don't step into the pentagram.
The three brothers and Doggett carefully moved along the wall. The gray gem floated above their heads, and the gray light grew stronger and stronger.
King of Gegath, Palin hesitantly approached Porcupine's chair. Suddenly, he staggered and shouted alertly, bumping into Tenny.
Shi Dong, come to my side! Tenny shouted and pushed Palin behind him, raising his spear.
The chair disappeared completely under the body of a huge black dragon! The monster glared at them with its ferocious red eyes. The huge wings completely covered the wall. However, when the dragon opened its mouth, its tone was as sad as a porcupine.
You're frightened, said the dragon thoughtfully. Thank you for your support, but I don't need it. When I attacked you, I might have already become a mouse or a cockroach.
Ah, look! " Do you understand now?" King Gegath transformed into a beautiful woman and sobbed sadly. I kept changing my form, transforming into all kinds of things. I would never know what my fate would be in the next second. A brutal Tauren would roar in anger and what kind of thing it would become.
Is this the effect of the gray gem on you?
Hiss-yes, a black snake curled up in pain. I was once like you, a young mage, a famous mage. I was once…powerful and rich. " This island and its residents are my people," a young man said as he sat on a chair with a drink in his hand. Do you want to drink? tropical fruit wine. I promise you it's good. Where was I?
Gray gem, Palin said boldly. His brothers just watched in silence.
Ah yes, clucked a toad. My great-great-great-great-grandfather, I think you know what I mean. Centuries ago, they chased after this gem, trying to get it back. But with the escape of the gray gem and his aging body, his strength weakened. I don't know where it ended up spreading its chaotic power. But I knew since I was young…that one day…it would come into my hands. I must be prepared! A rabbit sat on its hind legs, its furry little paws clenched resolutely.
I studied it for a long time. A valley dwarf raised his dirty hand. Two years, only two years. said the valley dwarf, wracking his brains. He was drawing on the ground. He waited for a long time. It should be two years. A huge rock appeared! Scratch…
I caught the gray gem! An old man coughed and screamed. It will never escape from my hands! Finally, all the magic power in the world is in my hands! Yes, yes, a red-eyed rat bit its tail nervously. I can do whatever I want. I asked them for ten virgins-no choice, I was too lonely, and one spider raised eight feet defensively. You should know that evil wizards don't have much time to get to know good girls.
Gray Gem controlled those women! Palin looked at the mage's ever-changing body and began to feel dizzy. And use them to deal with you.
Yes, a horse was pacing uneasily in front of the chair. It educated them and gave them this palace. This is my palace! It had given them everything! They would never need to work! If he was hungry, he would have something to eat. Wine, anything they wanted would appear…They just had to do nothing all day, recite elven poems or debate philosophical questions. God, I hate elven poetry! A middle-aged bald man said. I tried to talk to them. Tell them to make good use of their lives! How are they going to repay me? Use that thing to lock me up here! He pointed at the gem helplessly.
However, those women also became dissatisfied. The puzzle in Palin's mind began to fit together.
A person could only endure a certain amount of elven poetry. The walrus slapped its front fins gloomily. They wanted a change-
Men…and not their husbands. No, this would not fit in with Gray Gem's plan at all. He needed warriors to defend outside the fort, and women to act as spies inside the fort. So, in order to make the women happy, it came.
Us! Tenny roared angrily at the dwarf.
" Wait, don't be in such a hurry." Doggett smiled cunningly. He glanced at Berlin from the corner of his eye. You're very clever, young man. You have indeed inherited uncle's talent. If you're so smart, can you tell me who it's hiding from? What did it have to be afraid of?
said Palin softly. Everything suddenly became very, very clear. She was the one who forged the gray gem! And lost it because of gambling. It has avoided you for centuries, and when you get too close, it disappears again. But now, it was trapped by this mage. No matter what it did, it could not escape. Therefore, it had set up heavy guards around it. But you know women are not happy. You know the gray gems must give them what they want-
A handsome guy. They wouldn't let other men into the castle. Besides, I don't mind boasting that we fit the criteria.
But who was he? Shidon looked at Berlin in confusion, then at the dwarf. I don't think it's Dougan Redhammer-
I know! I know! The king of Gegath was now a Kander bouncing on his chair. Let me speak! Let me speak! The Kande ran over and hugged the dwarf.
The great Leox! Don't come near me! Doggett pulled out his empty wallet.
You said it! The Kande laughed.
Heavens! Tenny whispered.
The mystery was finally solved. Berlin said.
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