The Hellheim expansion plan

“LADY MEDEA!”

“Yes.”

“What do you mean by suicide mission!”

“I meant what I meant, it’s a mission that’ll most likely result in death.”

I thought she loved me! I thought she wasn’t angry! Lady Medea, you’re such a big fat liar!

“Actually I take that back, this mission would usually result in death. However, you’re already undead! So there’s no problem!”

“...Huh!?!”

Was that supposed to make me feel better? While breaking into a cold sweat I couldn’t help but notice the captain’s tired expression. Looks like Lady Medea’s phrasing hurt him mentally to, even that book over there is sweating…How Is That Book Over There Sweating!

“*Munch* I guess I should explain a bit better, "Oh Lexicon!”

“*Sigh* So now you involve me…”

After calling him out, that sweating book hopped upright and turned to face us. Its cover had an intricate lock carved into it, the lock was shaped like an owl. It was from that carved lock that a voice came out. That voice belongs to Lady Medea’s personal aid, Lexicon! This talking book is our Lady’s most trusted confidant, as well as the person who’s been beside her the most. Master Lexicon jumped into Lady Medea’s hands and opened himself up. After reaching a certain page, an illusion popped out showing a massive area.

“Tell me Skull, what’s this large area Lexicon is showing us?”

“Let’s see, Wait a moment! This is the entirety of Elysia, the human realm!”

“Percisely!”

Lady Medea began to place her hands together and her smile began to curve into a cynical grin. Uh-oh, why do I have a bad feeling all of a sudden!

“You see my dear Skull, my little sister Merva and I have been at odds with each other for a long time. Up till now, we’ve agreed to not bring the human realm into our affairs. However, that changed when-Little Miss Prim and Proper Decided To Get Her Very Own Fan Club!”

“...Eh?”

“*Sigh* Skull-boy, what Medea meant to say was the church of Merves Veda.”

The church of Merves Veda, or rather the religion of the Goddess Merva. Apparently the church has been around for a hundred or so years and in that time they managed themselves known in the realm of humans. To make matters worse the church teaches humans to fear Lady Medea and hate monster kind, and as an insult pushes for the Celestials to be treated the exact opposite. This has caused the human side to lean more towards the Goddess Merva instead of our queen. As I finished pondering all this, Lady Medea continued the discussion.

“Those jerks, those stupid Frickkin’ Simps! They worship my twin sister and pay no heed to me, they spit at me mind you! What a load of bullcrap! On top of that, it’s not fair that my sis broke the rules and has humans backing her side. That’s why I plan to change things, that’s right boys! This Momma’s Going Global! And I need your help to do it!”

“Going glo-You want my help! Wait a moment my lady, isn’t this-”

“Yep, it’s world domination baby! And you’re gonna go out there and make me proud!”

At that point I couldn’t take it anymore, and fainted from the sheer information overload. I wasn’t out for long, I was woken by Lady Medea shaking me violently and crying. I was then shaken violently by the captain for making her cry, followed by me fainting again and more crying. The cycle continued for a while.

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“*Sniff* Okay, let’s start discussing our plans!”

Lady Medea put on a strong poker face, which is baffling considering all the crying she just got through.

“We aren’t going to immediately take anything over, the enemy has an advantage after all. First we’ll invade and slowly build a perimeter, not to mention set up some waystones so we can travel.”

“Okay so it shouldn’t be so difficult-”

“Fool!”

Gack! Captain, what was that about! Why is he so angry over a minor comment?

“Listen Skull, you weren’t the first simpleton we sent on this mission. The secondary purpose for why we’re sending you, and why I’m coming along is because something is wrong here.”

“Wait, don’t tell me the enemy!?!”

“Yes, they most likely disposed of our scouts. Since they’re skeletons they’re easy to revive, however that changes if their bones are purified. This mission has three objectives: One place a waystone, two rescue our fallen comrades, and three eliminate the dogs who harmed our precious family. I’ll accept nothing but victory, understood?”

“”Yes Ma’am!””

With all that said and done, me and the captain left the room and heading for the launchpad to go topside. Sadly, this also meant-

“Please Don’t Kill Me!”

“Qew Qew!”

Our griffin had my head in his mouth, and my surroundings became darker than my lack of confidence. The pathetic sight only became worse with jeers from Captain Burgs.

“For the love of, get it together soldier! Was it a mistake for Lady Medea to bestow this mission to you!”

“Eek! No Sir!”

I quickly pulled my head out and fell on my rear, much to the captain's disapproval. After the commotion we saddled up on our griffin and prepared to launch. The launch team, being a group of kobolds wearing protective gear, prepared to send us skyward.

“Alright guys, you got a minute to breathe. Make sure to prepare for the incoming G-force.”

“G force? Captain what’s G-force?”

“Oh, this should be good.”

“W-What should be good? What aren’t you telling me?”

*45 seconds*

“You’re about to find out.”

“Find out what?”

“That’ll defeat the purpose.”

*30 seconds*

“The purpose of what?”

“Take this as a ride of passage.”

“...I’m in danger aren’t I.”

“You most certainly are.”

*10*

“I wanna leave.”

*9*

“You most certainly will not!”

*8*

“I feel a bit queasy.”

*7*

“Yeah right.”

*6*

“Captain, please hold me and tell me it’s gonna be okay.”

*5*

“That’s your mother’s job.”

*4*

“Captain, I’m Scared! We’re running out of time!”

*3*

“What’s gonna happen to me.”

*2*

“Have fun nimrod.”

*1*

“Hey who are you calling a nim-”

*0*

At that moment, I couldn’t hear my voice. All I could do was think, see, and feel. Followed by the searing pain of the wind whistling through my bones, so this is what G-force is.

“Make It Stop! Please This Is Torture!”

“Silence you insolent welp! The ceiling is approaching, look alive!”

Huh? The ceiling, wait don’t tell me we’re passing through that. The ceiling the captain mentioned is known as the membrane, it’s the shell that separates Hellheim from Elysia. Only a significant force could manage to break it, let alone bypass it. I can see it approaching, I’ve never seen it so close…Why is it getting closer. No way, We’re Gonna Crash Into It!

“Brace Yourself!”

“Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Just like that my precious little life met its end.

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Monster Encyclopedia:

Phantom Armor- Chivalry From Beyond The Grave! Phantom Armors are a higher species of Ghost Armor. Despite their armored appearance they are quite stealthy, and their swordplay is hard to match. To all that wish to do the underworld harm, Engarde!

Griffons- My Little Dogs With Wings! Giant bird-like monsters that live in Hellheim, despite their alarming size and sharp talons, they’re actually quite playful and docile.

Lexicon- No information found. A mysterious entity that’s been with Medea since she found Hellheim. Beyond that not much information is known