Epilogue: The Bloodknight

"So that's what happened to Bryan?"

"Yes, it is sir." Mordriel said back to lord commander William, a noble of Byzalem and her leader after Nihalos death, on one of the scrying mirror. With two others connecting Adolphus and Balgoun.

"It was rather miraculous that we were able to reclaim his head and most of his upper body and right arm. And while it may take months he can be healed and rebuilt. But personally, I would have let him die."

"We all would Mordriel, slavers like him deserves to be enslaves to the mines and suffer what they brought onto others, but he still has his use. Much as I hate to say it."

"Agreed. Weren't it for his power in politics and assassination the coward would have been killed or enslaved by the Duergars. Though it angers me on why such a politically minded man to own a fucking slave network in the cities is beyond me, it's a miracle the Volksgard didn't know."

"Quiet you two. Until we achieve Nihalos goal we can't insult fellow brokens. Lest we get caught into a civil war like last time. And it's expected seeing how he joined the ranks out of greed and lust for power."

Mordriel began rubbing her temples, it was always a chore to speak to them.

"Besides that I also heard the a half-Orc by the name of Kurgren currently has the Obrilon which is currently secured in Leona."

William sighs.

"And since almost all the black daggers are loyal to that silver-armed bastard we won't get reliable intel for the coming months. Seeing as the rest of us currently tied with our mission you'll have to stop them. Can I count on you?"

Mordriels sniffs, how dare he doubt her.

"Of course, I can sir!"

"Ok then. With it done we'll go do our work." And the mirrors briefly flicker before showing her reflection.

And with that done she turned around to look at the kneeling Curtis, half of his face now consumed by the curse.

"I'm impressed that you managed to save Bryan and run away after nearly escaping death Sigismund."

"Of course, milady. Forgive me for my cowardice."

Mordriel raises her hand to cast.

"Don't worry about it. For you'll be duly rewarded."

And swiftly she drew the glyphs with green chi, not even bothering to say the words for it was simple to cast with her skill, causing Curtis to seize up before floating. Barely going against the restraint. Then drew the second glyph and concentrate it towards Curtis.

And soon Curtis shrieked in pain as his essence was drained bit by bit. Only to stop after a few minutes.

And in her off-hand was an orb of darkness, the same one Bryan forced Curtis to swallow, before she destroyed it and let Curtis go.

Curtis fell to the ground before stumbling to his knee and cough. Before seeing the curse slowly recede back then disappear. Then mordriel walked towards him and transfer a part of her essence.

"It takes courage and wisdom to know when to retreat Sigismund. And it's fortunate that you know it."

Curtis quickly shifts to kneeling.

"Thank you for this mercy milady!"

Mordriel smiled.

"Get up and rest Sigismund, you need to recover those lost essence, and afterward report."

Curtis stands up and salute then leaves. And with a snap of her fingers her loyal soldier came.

The black knight, his body covered by a dark cloak and face masked, kneels in front of her.

"What is your mission milady."

Mordriel then gave him an orb which flashed the face of Kurgren, Ardent, Erhardt, Louise, and Solaina.

"This group currently holds the Obrilon. Your mission is to reclaim it. But try to not draw attention, or link it back to me, but anything else goes. Are you ready, Samson?"

Samson laughs before lifting his head, red eyes gleaming behind his visor.

"Don't worry milady. For you shall have it."