Chapter 191 Rising Inferno (1/2)

/Inferno: Jun Li: We need to have an Officer meeting ASAP Nix.

/Inferno: Nix: Did something come up? We are on our way to the Ain'Dhassi compound to speak with their Grand Elder.

/Inferno: Jun Li: Yes, our Cultural Enhancement is available to build.

/Inferno: Nix: I'm busy, just tell me.

/Inferno: Jun Lie: Okay, going to link the name and description.

Vocational Technical Institute.

Description: The Vocational Institute, or VoTech, is a four-month course that has the potential to teach any tier 4 or tier 5 Classes. There are 30 slots available every 120 days. Additionally, the VoTech is a place to learn skills. The Skill courses are one week in length, with 12 slots being available for any given skill. Only one skill may be taught at a time.

Additional Notes: Any Class or Skill may be taught at the VoTech. This is entirely contingent upon the abilities of the Instructors hired to teach.

/Inferno: Semmi: So we can hire experts to come in and teach?

/Inferno: Nix: Let's call an officer meeting for 1600, we'll discuss it then. Ronnie, can you research two quests for me? 'Restore the Queen of the North' and 'Cure the Discord.'

/Inferno: Ronnie: I'm on it!

Ronnie smiled pleasantly at Jun Li. ”I'm glad you stopped by Junie.”

Jun Li took the seat next to her. ”Semmi said you can find anything with your Great Library search.”

Ronnie nodded and brought up the first quest.

[Restore the Queen of the North]

Description: Morana has ruled the Blood temple for decades. During that time her power and influence have grown substantially. It wasn't always like this. There was a time when Mora ruled with compassion. Find the cause of her change and do your best to restore her.

Requirement [Option One]: Slay the Blood Queen and destroy her demon heart.

Award: Crystalized Heart: Queen of the North.

Requirement [Option Two]: Remove the Demon heart of Morana and replace it with her original. Keep the Demon Heart in your possession.

Award: Your Guild receives the permanent Blessing of Ice.

POC: Grand Elder Sai Tali.

Jun Li stared at the two different awards. ”Do you think Nix has the Demon heart?”

Ronnie nodded while she searched for the second quest. ”I'd bet he does. Here's the second quest.”

[Cure the Discord]

A rift has formed between the Ain'Dhassi of the North and their Southern brethren. The heart of this matter starts with Morana. Find a way to ease the tension and reunite the Ain'Dhassi. There are several different routes you may take to finish this quest.

Requirement [Option One:] Bring the head of Morana to Parliament and petition the Ain'Dhassi for a meeting.

Award: Sword of Justice

Requirement [Option Two: Evil Faction] Restore Morana as your personal minion. Declare the Independence of the Northern Ain'Dhassi and convince the Ain'Dhassi council to go along with your wishes.

Award: Control of the Northern Ice Cap.

Requirement [Option Three: Ain'Dhassi Ally: Faction] Bring the restored Queen to Parliament and let the Ain'Dhassi restore mutual goodwill.

Award: 300 Loyal Ain'Dhassi Rangers.

Ronnie whistled softly. ”Option two is like being a King right? Holy crap.”

Jun Li leaned back in her chair while she studied the screen. ”I would guess that if that option were chosen, there would be lots of obstacles put in the way of your continued success. Invasions, natural disasters, rebellions and so forth.”

Ronnie leaned forward, her finger tracing a line on Jun Li's arm. ”Still... a demon minion might be fun right? Do you like to have fun? Everyone says you're a bit of a prude.”

Jun Li felt her face turning red, but she didn't back away. ”I have my own way of doing things. Your sister says that you like to start trouble.”

”Hmm... I have my own way of doing things too.” Ronnie turned back toward the hud and sent Nix a message. ”We should let him know what his options are.”

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”That's enough!” Nix raised his voice slightly, letting the Elder Council of the Ain'Dhassi know that he was tired of their shenanigans. Sai Tali had called for a meeting of the council, immediately whisking Nix and Morana to the Council's Chambers. Since then the Elders took turns deriding Morana.

Nix stood and held out an object. Demon Heart: Nether Artifact [Cyrstal Encased]

The council stared at the black heart in his hand, Sai Tali moved toward him to examine it closer.

”This was inside Morana?” Sai Tali was careful not to touch it, but he nodded in satisfaction. ”I often wondered what happened to change her. It didn't occur to me that she was being controlled.”