Dragon Tribulation of All Realms

Chapter 63: How can monsters be spawned in Tamriel?

"It's not afraid of sunlight or fire. Yet, it's undoubtedly a creature of darkness, restrained by divine power. Its power also possesses a cursed quality, resurrecting slain creatures as ghouls. However, these ghouls are so slow and inert..."

"I've never seen a monster like this before. Perhaps I can find a record of it in the cult's collection..." Tolan carefully examined the strange creature, shattered into pieces by the incineration fireball. It was still struggling, twisting, and roaring like a beast. A dark aura continued to emanate from its pale fur, and its blue eyes continued to flicker.

It's neither a ghoul nor a vampire. It lacks the flaws of either, yet possesses the azure eyes of a ghoul and the pale skin of a vampire. And it can also spread curses like a vampire. Its effectiveness is even greater than that of the blood-sucking technique that spreads the bloody fever.

In terms of structure, it is superior to the two dark creatures mentioned above - but it has no wisdom and is not strong enough. If it can make up for these two shortcomings, perhaps it can become a new kind of ferocious demonic creature that threatens the peace of Skyrim.

Wu Chen looked at this strange thing and frowned.

He felt like this thing was familiar... like he'd seen it in a movie or a novel. But he couldn't place it for a moment. He wasn't sure if it was a mod or a monster variant with only one line of text.

If I just blow it up, will there be an introduction notification from my "friend"?
"I think we should take it to an expert for identification." Wu Chen grabbed a severed limb. He could sense ominous magic and curses emanating from the dark flesh. After a moment's deliberation, he finally spoke. "I know a wizard from the academy is currently in Windhelm, and the court wizards at the Palace of the Kings should be able to provide us with some assistance..."

Hera Molly hadn't told him to keep his whereabouts secret—rather, she had said that if he reached Windhelm, it would be unlikely that he could enter the Palace of Kings without giving her name.

"Master Wunfels, huh?... He's truly a highly respected master. Even before I joined the city guards, I'd heard stories of him exorcising goblins and eradicating evil cults for the previous lord. I wonder which malicious individuals have been gossiping about Master Wunfels secretly researching necromancy..."

The burning house gradually collapsed, but the survivors inside had been rescued by the soldiers. The tough and sturdy Nord warriors were not afraid of such a small flame. In addition, they had the divine protection given by Tolan, so crossing the fire was easy.

Vasco, who had comforted the survivors a little, also came over and happened to hear Wu Chen and Tolan's discussion.

Tolan glanced at Wu Chen. He seemed to want to say something, but he didn't open his mouth. Indeed, he was active in the Eastern Territory because of the active vampires. In most cases, vampires would hide around and behind people in high positions of power.

"Master Wu Enfeiss is not a vampire, nor does he study necromancy—that goes against the academy's purpose, and the academy will not tolerate the tarnishing of its honor," Wu Chen muttered, as if talking to himself, but also as if explaining something. He had completely considered himself a member of the academy. After all, he had joined the academy in almost every level during his playthrough. And the academy offered more than enough benefits.

Apart from anything else, Hera Molly's assistance alone saved him from countless detours.

"But this doesn't look like a naturally occurring monster... If it were man-made, then experts in this field would be able to research it and produce results in the shortest possible time."

"Master Wuenfys is indeed the expert in Wind Helmet who is most likely to figure out the secret of this thing." Tolan nodded in agreement.

"There are several pieces of this thing," Vasco said. "The two masters can take them to the appropriate experts for identification. I will also take some of them to see Lord Qiao Leifu. With the help of the power behind us, I believe we can quickly find a result."

"It's a good idea." Wu Chen nodded.

He found a clean piece of cloth nearby and wrapped the largest part of the monster's body, including the head. Tolan and Vasco did similar things, recovering the many broken parts of the monster's body.

The group stayed here for a while, purifying and burying the dead and cursed corpses, and healing the wounds of the wounded with herbs and recovery spells. The survivors kept comforting and encouraging each other, which revealed the difference between the Nord fighting nation and ordinary people on Earth.

The team soon started moving again, but unlike the high spirits when they came, the atmosphere of the whole team was much heavier when they left.

It's not that a rift has emerged, but that everyone has their own responsibilities. Because the problem is only discovered rather than solved - and this may be just a false alarm, but it may also involve a huge dark conspiracy.

"This must be an accident, regardless of whether there's a hidden hand behind this." Wu Chen rode his horse, now able to easily control the beast of burden. "Our decision to go to Wind Helm at this time was completely accidental. Under normal circumstances, no one would allow a monster like this to slaughter so many people near Wind Helm."

The truth is this.

but……

However, the messenger who was sent to report the news and seek reinforcements should have brought back some response long ago.

........................

At the top of the watchtower, an alarm fire was lit.

Outside Windhelm, at the edge of the crossroads, flames blazed atop the watchtower.

There should have been three hundred fully armed guards here, each a veteran of countless battles, even mastering some unique tactics. Their leader was a renowned warrior in Windhelm, capable of single-handedly defeating an entire pack of raging demonic bears.

It should be like this.

However, when Wu Chen and the others arrived, they only saw a dozen dusty, but high-spirited soldiers standing guard vigilantly. The area around the watchtower was covered in traces of battle and dried blood.

There was a battle here not long ago.

The fighting here was fierce, but the defenders ultimately prevailed.

They responded alertly when Wu Chen and his group approached, and were obviously ready to fight again at any time.

"Stop! What are you doing!" A guard drew his bow and arrow, aiming at the head of Vasco who was rushing in the front.

"I'm Vasco! Vasco of the Forest of Kayna!" The captain of the guard raised his hand. "I bring you news of the defeat of a vampire nest in the Forest of Kayna and the monster attack at the Drunkard Farm! I want to see Lord Brunwulf! I have very important information!"

In his raised hand, he tightly grasped the pale monster's torn forelimb, and the five fingers of the forelimb were still twitching like a living thing!
At this moment, Wu Chen clearly felt the fear and shock of the defenders - the overly strong emotions were almost turning into tangible anger!
They've seen this thing! They've fought this thing! And—

"Put it down! Put it down!" one of them roared. "As long as that thing isn't burned to ashes, it won't die! Anyone who gets hurt by it will be cursed!"

They had indeed seen it, and it was not long ago!
"Relax, relax!" Vasco dropped his severed arm and raised his hands soothingly. "We have a master from the Order of the Vigilant here. We're not afraid of any curse. And we've already broken it, all thanks to the help of a master from the academy."

This is a very friendly comfort and disclosure of information.

However, the next moment, the nervous soldier who stayed behind let out an even sharper roar.

"The Academy!? Those despicable people who play witchcraft tricks? This is what they created! These things are the monsters created by those wizards!"

The soldiers around Wu Chen were horrified.

And the old soldier who stayed behind continued to chatter.

"If it weren't for that damn magic, how could so many brothers die? And how could Lord Brunwulf be injured!?"

"It's because of those disgusting things playing witchcraft tricks that those monsters appeared out of nowhere in our camp without any warning!"

Appearing... out of thin air?
Wu Chen opened his eyes wide.

(End of this chapter)