*Thump thump thump*
This was the sound that could be heard as a Goatman with more human features than the regular ones had wearing baggy clothes was jogging towards the large building in the distance, the look of anxiousness and anger were apparent on this monster's face, it was leading a group of rogues with resolute looks, with Cassandra in front of them trying to keep up with the goatman, one of the monster's kin that was covered in heavy armor running beside it carrying a halberd that rests on its shoulders like it was as light as foam, but each step it made said otherwise as each hoof sunk at least an inch every time, with two more rogues that were specter-like than the rest making quick work of the stronger monsters that tried to delay their advance.
their destination was the Monastery that looked like it had aged a hundred years from the destruction that it endured not too long ago.
As for the weak local monsters, they were eliminated through getting cut down, arrows, or spells, thanks to how grave the situation was, the rogues spared no effort in sending more than half of their people to save one individual.
there was too much at stake especially when Deckard cain was forced to mention the possible troubles a lord of monsters can bring should the monsters get some ideas concerning his abilities and his third leg, as for what method Akara and Kashya had to use is better left unsaid.
(hint: a long thin stick with a barbed end was one part of it~)
As if practiced beforehand, Berhald received a look from Balter who nodded in understanding before outrunning everyone else, charging forth towards the large door of the monastery, covered in magic enhancements, he moved so fast it was like a cannonball was heading for the bolted doors!
The Goatman crashed heavily into the gates bring the same effects of a cannonball
destroying a large portion of the obstacle that blocked their path.
Any monsters that were near it got hit by the flying pieces of wood claiming the lives of the weaker monsters!
Emerging from the dust cloud and debris, Berhald began swinging his halberd madly cleaving through any monsters that dared come in reach and block his path, however, despite his actions a dozen Tainted worked together before firing electric orbs at the armored goatman!
Balter was quick to command the armored goatman.
"Use your weapon to block it AND RETREAT FOR NOW!"
Spurred by his superior's order, He stabbed his halberd into the ground before retreating a few steps as those lightning orbs struck Berhald's weapon thanks to his ability affecting anything part of him including the weapon that helped him avoid the sudden attack!
They had to be fast but also careful as should they fall they just be a burden to their summoner.
Yin with the help of the rogues worked together to take down the Tainted in the distance their efficiently brutal aim struck the eyes or any openings on the head of these beasts as the Summoned rogue's ability also increased their skills with the bow!
The tainted were dealt with but under the orders of their Mistress more and more monsters began to pour out of the stairs letting the former owners of this place this will be a long night!
Yang, Cassandra, and other rogues skilled in close-combat met these monsters head-on, as more powerful monsters started showing up, black rogues, death clan, devilkin, dark ones, and the most annoying one of all, The Smith leading them all!
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While the main group was at the entrance, Another group led by Trisha and two more elite rogues used one of the secret passageways that connect to the floor that was just above the lower chambers that Andariel resided in, they were to act as shock troopers to get their target then run!
This is also why they were wearing some of the best gear that Charsi had ever crafted, their silent and deadly tactics worked well against the majority of monsters.
This group of rogues opted to simply kill everything they came across as the lesser demon will be too powerful for them to handle there will be some sacrifices but it was necessary especially after what the elderly scholar had mentioned.
In the past, the lord of monsters had an offspring that fought against diablo to a stalemate even after receiving the help of his two other brothers...
That should give you an idea of just how powerful The very child of the person they sought to save can be, even scarier thing about this was the child that fought the three greater demons AT THE SAME TIME was only 15 years old!
At least that's what Deckard Cain was told and from his hindering age, the old man wasn't too sure if he remembered that part correctly.
This was a child born from a regular Saber Cat.
So imagine how much stronger a child born from a demon?
The mere thought alone brought a chill down the spines of those that imagined such things!
All that they could do now was do what they can and hope for the best, the plan proceeded smoothly at least until they came across an armory.
The rogues were whispering among themselves, teasing Trisha who was promised to bear a child for Walter, the playful snickering worked to lighten their mood as the recent events were too depressing.
Some light teasing at Trisha's expense worked well to lift their spirits as the youngest of the elites slowly opened the door to the next location that was near the stairs.
Nothing happened as soon as they arrived, However, When one of the younger rogues moved near the weapons, the said items 'came to life' then turned the girl into a pincushion!
The weapons struck the rogue's body missing all of the vital areas as if trying to maximize the amount of pain she would experience before doing the next thing.
There was no pause in the attack, nor was there any struggle, the weapons embedded into the victim pulled in numerous directions before her body was torn apart, flesh blood gore scattered about as the others looked at this scene in a daze thanks to how fast it happened.
They wanted to scream, the rogues wanted to release their anger thanks to the sudden changes, but their mission was too vital, they worked fast to destroy the possessed weapons before more monsters would come attracted by the noise they made from clashing against the weapons.
This group was prepared for this, but it still hurt to see one of their sisters die in such a manner!
In less than a minute they managed to destroy the weapons that were degraded by age, but they were still too slow!
A large group of bone mages and other variants charged into the room causing another clash to begin, as they were much noisier than before attracting more monsters towards them not only from this floor but also from the floor above them!
The whole silent rescue mission had gone to shit!