The Geared Immortal

Chapter 878

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Though he knew everything, he waited for the right moment to act. But who could have thought that the poison was tampered with and even the antidote he has prepared did not work? He has even gotten his hands on the original antidote that the goblins have created, but even those were not able to cure the poison.

And so he knew at that time that everything was futile already. He has fallen into a trap that he thought that he has a way to escape.

The Scavengers began to spread out as the remaining dwarven forces who are trying to resist and fight began to fall one by one. Because of the poison in their bodies, they are now unable to resist the Scavengers.

Many are caught and some are killed on the spot. Those who surrender could keep their lives for a while and those who resist would fall by the sword of their enemy.

Hoodwig froze on the spot upon seeing the long scimitar of the enemy coming out of the chest of dwarven king Aboros Stonebreaker. He could not believe that the revered and powerful king of the dwarven race would fall by the hands of their enemy's general and through the machination of the rebel group.

In his mind, he recalled what he has said when he was talking to the king. He told the king that he should not play with the fire and quell the rebellion earlier. However, he could see the confidence in the expression of Aboros and that it seems that the king did not put these rebels in his eyes.

He has the notion that everything is in the palm of his hands.

But who would have known that this would happen? Everything would fall into chaos and the whole kingdom would be put in danger. And just like in the days of old, the pride and arrogance of those in power have caused this great dwarven kingdom to fall.

His gaze was intense as Hoodwig seem to have given up struggling. Behind him, a blue-skinned troll is currently pointing its spear on his back while showing a sinister expression. The other Scavenger members are also showing such expression to the person that killed their comrades.

They all wanted to tear him apart.

Right at this moment, rapid gunfire could be heard from afar and the several figures standing behind Hoodwig wanting to stab him suddenly fell lifeless to the ground.

Their heads and chest all exploded.

Then a tall human figure slowly landed on the ground within the area of the chaotic battlefield.

"It seems that I still could not let these dwarves die just like that…" Shin Jiao said as he calmly looks at the hulking figure of Grumack Guur.

"I suggest that you guys should leave this place… If not, I will eliminate each and every one of you… This is my final warning." Shin Jiao said but his mouth is not opening.

When everyone saw and heard his words, they knew that the human is a powerful mage. If the human is able to send a telepathic voice into their minds, it only means that he might already be a Grand Magus or higher.

Plus it seems that he is not affected by the poison, so this would be a very deadly battle.

"Human… Do not intrude in this… I will…" Grumack wanted to say something but was cut off by Shin Jiao.

"You have only ten seconds to consider… another word from you and I will kill you first…" Shin Jiao warned.

"You…"

Bang!

It was so fast that Grumack even at his level did not see what happened. Then he saw his shoulder with a gaping hole.

"Another word and you're dead…" Shin Jiao warned with a smirk.

Everyone is now showing fear in their eyes as the Scavengers began to retreat. They knew that they could not fight against this powerful human. Their plans have fallen to a halt. Although Grumack did not want to retreat, he also knows that he could not fight against this human. He is too powerful, only their chief would be able to handle that guy.

And so the Scavengers retreated and the dwarves were freed. Everyone ran towards their fallen king who is now barely breathing.

Shin Jiao stood while looking at the dwarven king.

"Master Shin… Why did you not help us earlier?" Hoodwig who felt indignant about what has happened asked.

His face is full of tears as he kneels beside the king who is slowly becoming weaker.

"Do you want me to rescue someone who wanted me dead? I am not that stupid… He let this happen to himself, his pride and his ego are the downfalls of your kind. Hahaha… Foolish dwarf… You tried to lay your hands on my people. I should be the one to kill you… But… this is already your punishment…" Shin Jiao said while looking at the dwarven king.

He could see that the king felt a bit angry at his words and right now, the king wanted to force himself to talk, but his wounds are grave enough to stop him.

"Master Shin… how could you?" Hoowig wanted to argue.

"I only have a deal with you, Hoodwig. I would only respect those that respect me. Well, I just want you to know that your people would be fine. Nothing will happen to them. Since you are Loom's people, then I will surely not hurt you… However, I will tell you this one time... Loom is one of my people, and since she would be in danger as long as the king is alive… then…"

Shin Jiao did not end his words as he turns around and then gazes in a certain direction.

Right at this moment, an army of dwarves is currently walking toward them. Leading the group is General Grable Brittlerock and behind him is Holdorf Diggingsons.

When the army saw what happened, General Grable Brittlerock showed a hint of confusion. But his soldiers are already pointing their spears in the direction of Shin Jiao.

"It's you! You traitorous bastard!…" Hoodwig shouted.

"Master Shin… It's them… they are the ones who wanted you and the rest dead. They are the ones who caused this." Hoodwig said while pointing at the General and his weak-looking army.

"Hahaha… Hoowig, I know everything that happened. You don't have to tell me anything. As for them, since they have a blood connection with Loom I will let her decide. From now on, she would be the queen of the dwarven kingdom. Whoever opposes her, will be eliminated." Shin Jiao said as his killing intent suddenly surges all over the place.

Those who felt this could not help but fall on their knees. Everyone is now truly afraid of the human before them.

Shin Jiao did not want to linger any longer in this place. He has done whatever he needed, if Loom became the queen of this place, the trade between the dwarves and his Mystique Shop would become smoother.

No one said a word at this time and everyone just kneel on the ground.

"Master Shin… I… I don't want to… to be a queen… I want to leave this place. I and my mother will be coming with you…" Loom said with firm determination.

"Oh… Is that your final decision?"

"Yes… My only concern is my mother. No one else is important to me."

Shin Jiao did not expect that Loom would decide that she would stay with his group. And since she has already decided, then he could just let the matter be.

"Hmm... Then we shall leave after everything is settled." Shin Jiao said as he turns his attention to the dying king.

"Hmmm… It seems that you are quite lucky… But, I will just give you a little warning. Slaughtering a clan will now be forbidden in the kingdom. The family with the greatest strength would rule… This is my law… Follow it and your race would prosper, defy me and you will see…"

Shin Jiao said while looking at the king. He squatted to the ground and then takes out a potion inside his dimension. He then carefully feeds it to the king.

One second, two seconds, three seconds…

After around ten seconds, the king slowly stood up. Though he is squinting because of the pain of his wound, he could now stand up.

He looks at Shin Jiao, now his eyes are filled with complicated emotion. Fear, awe, respect, and bafflement, are some of the emotions that could be clearly seen in his expression.

"Thank you… great benefactor…" Dwarven King Aboros Stonebreaker said as he weakly kneels to the ground.

Hoodwig who is showing astonishment in his eyes quickly supported the king.

"Remember my words, oh king of the dwarves…" Shin Jiao said as he walks towards the group of General Grable.

When the army saw that he is coming in their direction, they could not help but lower their gazes.

"Loom, what do you want to do with them?" Shin Jiao asked.

Loom and her mother who is following behind him look at the army and she felt great indecision in her heart. Though she is angry at her kinsmen, she also could not let them die.

However, right at this moment, one of the soldiers who is kneeling behind General Grable suddenly flashed forward with his shining blade.