part 2 of chapter 5

a continuation from the previous part...

About half a year ago, Lord Reshan, the Black Lord, has captured one of the most-wanted traitors in the Dragon-realm. The traitor was named Kil’Jadon, who betrayed the Dragon-lord of Torheven and slain him. While escaping, he stole a very dangerous artifact.
Thus when Lord Reshan interrogated Kil’Jadon, he was horrified that the traitor had the artifact with him. It was the Scepter of Darnas’khan, a scepter of great arcane powers and demonic magic, and the key to the prison of Avernis lies in it. Kil’Jadon used it to threaten everyone nearby, but Lord Reshan was undaunted.
Enraged, Kil’Jadon fled from his prison and came to the very crevice that imprisoned Avernis, and with a chant of the spell, a loud explosion occurred. The Nether Lord was released from his custody.
Thus from that point onwards, the peace in the Dragon-realm was shattered. Undead minions were summoned everywhere, while he wreaked havoc on the villages, severely hampering the war effort of the Dragon-lords against the Knights, as well as endangering the entire realm.
Word reached the city of Quinoros about a week after the release of Avernis, and Lord Pivinesh was greatly troubled. He knew that the Grand Legion cannot repel a being of such power. As a result, he resolved to seek help from anyone he can, even the Knights.

Master Shang was greatly disturbed by this ill news. It seemed that the condition was worse than expected. If he decided to reject the request, ultimately he will be deprived of allies should war encroached Koruskan. However, should he decided to accept, then Koruskan will be susceptible to frequent stalking by the outsiders, which he hated.
On the other hand, Lord Pivinesh was desperately in need of aid, He has no other intentions towards the Knights. Thus he was scared as well, as he knew that the Archknight who was standing in front of him do not trust any outsiders, especially former enemies.
“I decide,” suddenly voice came out of Master Shang’s mouth, “that ere I agree to help you, I’ll need to go to Istarugah, in seek of counsel from the Queen. She was, nonetheless, involved in the chaining of Avernis about two thousand years ago.”
Disappointment engulfed the face of Lord Pivinesh, and he asked, “How long will it take to travel from here to there? I fear that we won’t have enough time to…”
“Five days travel, as the wolf runs. But for the Archpriestess and me, two and a half days will suffice. I’ll send your dire requests to the Queen, but pray that it’ll be answered, as I do not know her well.”
This at least calmed down Lord Pivinesh a bit, and he bade Master Shang farewell, awaiting his reply at Quinoros. He then walked down. Immediately Master Ran asked him about the outcome.
When he heard about it, he was relaxed. Then he said to Lady Yen, “I think that he is waiting for you now. But be careful, he is quite disappointed with your apparent lateness. Heaven knows what he will do to you.”

part 3 (the final part of this chapter) continues on the 22nd of december...