DC: The Sorcerer System Chapter 13

Chapter 13: Rewards


[[Lucien Lemuel Morningstar]]



"Russlow." 



It was pretty. 



"One of the only safe places within the Underdark." Eila sounded pleased to be back and I could see why. The forest was dangerous and I still don't know why she was out there. 



And we weren't close enough for her to reveal that.



"I know you have your reasons for being here and I won't ask about them." She said, "However… you are safe in Russow. As long as you don't attack anyone, they won't attack you."



That was good. 



"This place was built by those that were discriminated against by the drows, orcs and other creatures. So, even if you are a half breed… you won't get discriminated here"



So, that's why she lives here. Because she is a half breed…



"Anyhow." She put on a smile, prettier than any of the expressions she showed prior. "Thank you for getting me back."



"I told you I needed a guide. And that is the only reason I helped you." 



It wasn't a lie. Another part was the reward. 



She chuckled and shook her head. "Still. Thank you."



Giving her a shrug, I continued. "If you are thankful. Tell me about a good place to stay for the time being. And hopefully affordable."



Her chuckle turned into a full belly laugh. 



"I am glad it was you that I met in the forest, Lemuel." She expressed. "And if you want a good place to stay, Lynx Inn is a good choice. And if you say that it was I that sent you, you will get a discount."



"That's good to hear." 



She nodded. "And if needed, you will find me in the smithery shop."



"You are a blacksmith?"



That was surprising but apparently it was not the case. 



She shook her head. "No, I work part-time there. A bit of extra money doesn't hurt." 



That made more sense. 



"I see."



"Anyways, I shall get going. And are you sure that you don't want the nails?" She asked.



I shook my head. "I am certain."



"Your wish." She smiled and turned around. "May we meet again, human by the name of Lucien."



And just like that, she vanished into the purple city.



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{{Quest Completed: Get Eila to Safety.}}



{{Additional Quest Completed: Make her trust you, even if a little.}}



{{Reward: +1 stat points in all slots ((obtained)), 1× Engraved Dagger (Rare) ((obtained)), 1× Mana Boost Potion (Small) ((obtained)), 1500 GP ((obtained))}}



{{Additional Reward: Hellish Rebuke (1st Level Evocation Spell) ((obtained))}}



{{Reward items have been transferred into your inventory.}}



This was amazing. The rewards were worth the trip but what excited me the most was the spell. 



However, I decided to go back rather than to continue in this dungeon. According to what the system said, time flow will revert back to 1:1 but my entry point should be saved. So, even if I go back… when I return, I should arrive directly in this place. 



So, let's head back.



{{Does host want to return to his world?}}



"Yes "



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[[Kent Nelson 'Doctor Fate']]



What he had been worried about happened. Even after requesting Lucien to stay away from the League, he decided to go after Green Lantern. And worst was that he allied with Harley Quinn and White Rabbit. That was already enough to put him in the League's list. 



However, thanks to him reaching the League on time, Batman decided not to go after him. 



Mostly because Superman stopped the bat from going after a kid, and he knew that there was no way Lucien could win against Batman. 



At least not with what he had now. 



But that didn't mean it would be over once Batman beat some sense into the kid. If Batman or the League harmed Lucien, there won't be an earth for them to protect anymore. 



He knew that Lucifer was not in this dimension anymore, but he didn't know where the Devil was. And no matter where Lucifer was, he knew that the devil had ways of finding out the whereabouts of his son. And if Lucien suffered any harm, there would be no more heroes or villains left alive. 



"He caused a ruckus just as I expected."



This comment annoyed him even more as he looked at the sorceress sharply from behind his mask. 



"I believe I told you to look after him 'specifically' for such reasons, Zatanna." 



The superhero sorceress turned her head around. "He said he was going to check out the city and when I asked if I should go with him, he denied." She frowned. "I didn't know he would help two villains and screw with the Green Lantern before vanishing into some other dimension."



They were the only ones that knew Lucien went into another dimension. Which was only because they couldn't trace him in the current one and made the assumption that he went to another dimension. 



Additionally, there was no sign of a portal opening which confused them as to how he managed to go to another realm. 



But they didn't have to wait to ask, as the man responsible for the ruckus decided to make his presence known. 



"Why are you staring at my room's door?"



The two magic users were shaken at Lucien's sudden arrival.



'I didn't feel his presence!' Fate was shell shocked at finding Lucien behind him. 'How did he do that?'



Unknown to him, the system prevented others from tracing anything related to the dungeon. 



Fate immediately calmed himself before deciding to speak. "You do know that you caused quite the ruckus out there, don't you?" 



Lucien raised an eyebrow before voicing out an 'Oh' in realisation. 



"*Sigh* Forget it." He shook his head. "I already dealt with it. I know you must have done that because the situation called for it, however please try to stay away from similar issues in the future. Humans can be rude and ignorant."



Lucien couldn't say much as the fault laid with him and not Fate. So, all he did was give the sorcerer a nod. 



"That was an impressive feat though. Doing that to the Green Lantern on your first meeting? It was quite interesting to hear the tale." Zatanna gave him a wink but when Fate looked at her, she turned her head around.



"Anyways, you have been out all night but you need to visit the class today to familiarise with the place. However, if you are tired… We can shift it to another day."



Lucien shook his head. "It's alright. We can go today."



"Very well then, we will leave once you have freshened up." 



Lucien nodded. "Sounds good." Saying that, a smile formed on his face. 'School, huh? This kind of excites me and I don't know why.'