Deborah
*As Innovation and Ikabad regained their own mind, no longer flooded by magic infused fear. The tiefling listened in to the conversation, normally she was a silver tongue when the opportunity for a favorable diplomacy arrived. Yet, here she wasn't certain and confident. The woman was far from her element and knew almost nothing when it came to these two creatures. Upon hearing the demigod's words, his request of a captured girl caused the lave dragon below to turn its head towards the armoured drake humanoid. The young man spoke with a more humble tone as the aura of intimidation hit.*

```"The orc girl? She was alive... I had planned to keep her a cute singer for the castle. But, you killed her. You nearly killed everyone inside the castle, only our blood survived the heat attack... Do you intend to punish us with your wraith for your own crime?"```

*The young drake said as he turned to the demigod, his voice was confused and conflict as if stuck in a hopelesss situation. The drake had watched all his captured orcs and humans turned to ash, all his kobold followers and even the pots of the castle melted. He held back his own rage, for he lost so much of his work as his plans to create a community for himself turned to ash. Now, he stands on death's door with a bloodthirsty demigod on his door. The lave dragon did not react, silent as it turned its head to Pride. Inno spoke up for a moment.*

```"Hmm, Pride is not to blame for her death. You killed many more and held them against their wills. Kindness is hardly your priority. I make a proposal however if we wish to keep this blood free. You will pay for you crimes with your treasures, vow to leave these lands and to never raid villages again. Unless you wish to meet another demigod. Hmm, maybe you could even serve Pride to repay for your crimes or even get thrown into the dungeons. In the end, it's not my decision."```

*The tiefling said in a firm and formal tone, her yellow eyes turning to Pride.*
Matthew
The demigod smirked at the remark, a chuckle building into a laugh that seemed to echo with the strength of a lions roar- it was odd. He was just told the girl was dead and yet he laughed, maybe he knows something they do not.

After he was finished laughing the son of Titanos swapped armor sets, his dawnbreaker armor shifting into that of much sleeker armor- like that of samurai, and within the blink of an eye he was gone- vanished. His speed was truly incredible, far faster than he has been thus far and within seconds after his disappearance he reappeared right beside his allys with the orc girl held in his arms. Not burnt, not at all.

"***You think me an arrogant demigod because my name is Pride. You think me a foolish demigod because my strength is great and you think me a murderous demigod when you burned innocents and I did not. Fools. My sun magic harms my enemies only, my ally's are safe from its strength. If you think my two thousand year long life has not brought me skill and experience than you are*** *Woefully* ***Mistaken.***" The demigods words hung true, not an ounce of falsehood or sarcasm could be found. Indeed Pride seems like a foolish and arrogant man on the outside what with his boasting- his pride and his strength, but this godling has lived since the time of dragons and has fought his entire life- he knows how to strategize better than nearly any.

Floating beside Ikabad and Innovation the demigod carefully laid the little Orc Girl onto his friends back- infront of Innovation, before he turned to face the dragon and Drake once more.

"***Had this have been during the old ages I would have carved your heads from your necks and staked them upon mountaintop... But today is a new day. Your treasure, Innovation will have her desired amount and the rest will be given to the villagers you burned without mercy. After that you will leave these lands and if I see you again I will show you the truth wraith I possess.***"
Deborah
As the demigod chuckle, a concerned and worried expression could be seen on Inno's face as she assumed the man had gone mad. Before the demigod reappeared with the girl in his arms who looked as confused as the drake was, the lava dragon below was silent. As his words were roured out with, a hue of hatred could be seen in the young drake's eyes. Watching as the girl was placed on Ikabad.*

```"If you knew that she lived than why do you ask? Do you enjoy toying with us, sadistic moron. Take what you want, as long as I no longer have to fall victim to yoru voice and words. If all the demigods shared your level of hero complexity, then you will never see us again. Take away that power and you're nothing but a war starved brut-"```

*As the young drake got emotional and let out his outburst, the lave dragon below gave him a loud and painful growl to shut him down. The drake was silent as he took the form of a drake and began to take flight towards the castle as the lave dragon began to speak.*

```"We will meet with your terms, and your threats remembered. A dragon's vow."```

*The lava dragon said in a formal and calmer tone, the difference between the two creatures were clear. Taking the form of a maiden in red armor and scaled features, the woman began to make her way into the castle along side the drake. Attempting to retrieve their eggs, and to leave immediately. This left Innovation to speak alone with Pride for a moment.*

```"Huh, sending a drake and dragon to leave their home by simply punching them. I suppose that's the power of a demigod. Here, I believe this is yours. I'll take care of the treasure, a simple 30 to 70 share, equally sent to the victims."```

*The tiefling said as her claws brushed down the blade of the greatsword, her hands shaking as the adrenaline began to fade away. For once, she was truly afraid. The orc girl was silent but held on to Ikalad, relieved but clearly shaken. Ikabad had a proud look on his face as he turned to the demigod.*
Matthew
The demigod's smirk didn't falter as the young drake loudly spoke to him in anger, it was amusing to see one so below him act like their words have effect on him.

"***Best listen to your elders boy, she's the only reason you still draw breath.***" Pride remarked with a small flick of his hand, a way of showing that to him the young drake was something he could simply swat away- which of course, they are. As the larger dragon shut up the words of the younger and spoke her vow the demigod nodded his head in understanding, arms crossing as he watched the pair headed inside the fortress.

"***They are the weakest of the winged beasts I have faced, normally they're titanic in power when they truly unleash their strength. But, they're likely young, not fully matured yet. Good news for us.***" Pride turned to face Innovation as she spoke. At first he was going to take the great sword but he saw the hands of Innovation shaking- and he laid his own gentle hand on hers. "***You did good. Thank you for trusting me, Innovation.***"

He paused there for a moment, his golden eyes locked on the tieflings as he held her hand in his his. It was nice... But he knows he cannot enjoy that niceness. Taking the greatsword back he made it vanish with a simple wave of his hand.

"***Make sure they*** *All* ***Have enough, they have nothing now. After that you can take the rest, I don't need any of it.***"

Pride laid a gentle hand on his friend Ikabads head, speaking to him in a language all too forgotten, which caused the lion to release a deep rumble in his throat of approval.

"***Now, let's get this little one home aye?***"
Deborah
*As the tiefling listened to the words of Pride, a thin smile and a chuckle left her lips. Watching the greatsword vanish, with magic powers that she'll never truly understand. The woman spoke as the lava below boiled and erupted with tiny bubbles left by the large dragon's movement.*

```"Oh I had no choice, Pride. That was a nightmare to go through, I'll leave the dragon hunts for you next time. I'll make sure they get plenty, rest assured that nothing will magically vanish."```

*The tiefling spoke in a calmer tone, a deep breath of relief and a moment of thought left. Her flaming yellow eyes turning to look at the young orc girl. Her claws reached out to pat the head of the quiet girl.*

```"Lead the way, I have my own green family to return to."```

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*The pair would eventually return to the remains of the villages, broken merchant caravans and strongholds. With the priority of returning the orc daughter to her father, the father looked incredibly overjoyed to see his daughter alive and well. Unsurprisingly, he thanked the demigod ruthlessly and wished to give him whatever he wanted. Even going so far to name his repaired shop after him.*

*Work was conducted, treasure was collected and weighed out. The days passed and the village would begin their repairs, as funds were met and builders were found. The village below Mount Iron rose again from its ashes, the dragon and her drake were not seen again as they seemed to hold their vow.*
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*Pride found himself watching the village being repaired, as a caravan of building supplies could be seen driven into view. The goblins carefully found as many victims of the dragon's wraith as they could, offering some aid and funds. Innovation did keep as much as she could for herself, although was efficient with the funds to aid the village. Doing so, allowed her to have some good standing with the locals. But the demigod was the real hero that locals made songs for, the villagers promising to hold a feast for his honor once the village had been repaired. The tiefling walked up from behind the demigod as her voice bounced passed his ears.*

```"I believe that's all that I can do, the rest should be handled by the builders and workers. No doubt that duty calls for us both, I intend to leave soon. But, my manners ensure that I say my proper farewells. Do you all your hunts and quests end this smoothly?"```

*The tiefling said as she stood by the demigod for a moment, as the sounds of hammering echoed passed the bones of newly repaired buildings. The villagers themselves took part in the repair work, while those that didn't enjoyed proper living placement in the next village over.*