As soon as they finished their meal the Totemmaske's skin warped and twisted around their body's. This was another one of their skills Skin Steal.
The forms they took was of the guards the drank from. I let out a laugh as an evil grin spreads across my face. "So... Good...". One of the Totemmaske spoke out in a deep croaky voice.
*Seems like altering their skin also gave them vocal cords of a human*. [Alright now that your all prepared let me go grab two people than the plan shall commence].
I dash back inside the village to the chiefs house. I open the door only to hear a debate going on. "You have to be kidding me it's only been 3 months since the last time how the fuck are we supposed to pay them back"? " I have no clue but this is a clear violation". Conan and Kan were arguing with each other while the elder sat in deep thought.
[QUIET BOTH OF YOU]! They turned to me shocked that I yelled over them. "CRIMSON WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU DOING"! Conan yelled at me with a worried look in his eyes. [Relax taking care of the problem]. Brushing his question aside I just continue speaking.
Conan just sighs on response. [However I will need you to do something for me]. "Huh"? Kan gives me a confused look as I just signal them to follow me.
"YOU WANT US TO ACT AS SACRIFICES"! After I told them the plan to infiltrate the castle they clearly stated their concerns. "Crimson I knew you were crazy but this is on a new level of recklessness". Kan stated with a sarcastic tone. [It might not be as crazy as you think, come out Max]!
Max leaps out of my shadow landing right behind me in his giant form. They just stood their glaring at me. [H-how come your not gasping in awe]? "I've learned to just accept whatever is included with you". "Same here". Both Conan and Kan were in agreement.
I crouch down dragging my finger on the ground. *I just wanted to feel special...* So how are you planning on getting in to the castle won't it be suspicious if a Kobold comes on to turn in the money"? [Ah good question Kan I'll show you].
I lead them to the front of the village where all the Totemmaske were waiting. They just stared at the bloody scene of dead guards and the same dead guards standing around and waiting. "Wai-What"? They were clearly confused on it all.
These monsters will pose as the guards and I will pose as the guard captain. Using an illusion spell I transform my figure into that of the deceased captain. Kan only shrugs. "I guess it might work". [Well all that's left are the finishing touches].
We prepare for our journey. I take out my own money as the bait and we get the horses the guards rode on. [Let's go]! We head out on the horses to the ham castle.
Two days of riding pass. [Alright now we have a problem]. "And what is that"? Conan asks me curious on what I was thinking. [Since were heading into human territory wouldn't it be weird if the guards came back with Lycanthropes riding with them with weapons unbound]?
"I guess that makes sense". Conan replied to me with a I don't want to do this look on his face. [Don't worry it's only your hands I'll toss you a weapon once we get inside]. "Fine Fine" Kan and Conan reluctantly allow me to tie their hands behind their backs.
I surprisingly did a good job maybe to well because they couldn't move their arms at all. *Is this because of my Sadist title*?
"WHAT THE HELL CRIMSON LOOSEN IT UP"! Replying to their demands I loosen it up quite a bit as well as make it so when I pull part of the rope it comes undone completely. [Let's just get going]. "This is humiliating". [It's better than sending off sacrifices every three month now isn't it]. Not being able to argue with my logic Kan let's out an annoyed sigh.
Continuing a half day of walking we finally arrive at the castle gates. [OPEN THE GATES WE HAVE OUR TRIBUTE TO THE KING]! I do my best impression of the captain while shouting the order out. "ALRIGHT LET THEM THROUGH"! We easily enter and head towards the castle.
We walk down the main street. Villagers rush to find good deals. Scariest of them all are the housewives. They mow down anyone in their path. I even see one man get thrown ten feet away after getting in the way of a fifty percent off sale.
We continue going through the main street. I can hear whispers and talk like The castle guards are the coolest and things like I want to be one of them when I grow up. *Trust me you dont want to end up like those guys*. I internally talk to myself as we continue on our way.
We approach the castle but we quickly get stopped. "HALT STATE YOUR BUSINESS"! [WERE DELIVERING THE TOLL TO THE KING WE HAVE A GOOD PICKING THIS TIME SHOULD BE WORTH A HEFTY AMOUNT OF ESP TO THE NEWLY SUMMONED HERO]! He laughs in response. "Go on now the king should be waiting". He opens the gate allowing us to pass through.
"I hope this works". [It definitely will trust me]. Me and Conan whisper to each other as we enter the main doors to the palace. Inside is a heavily decorated castle with great lighting as paintings line the walls. *How exssesive*. We walk towards the throne room preparing for what's to come. [Once I release you I'll toss you a sword alright take on anyone you can and don't get surrounded. They nod in agreement. [Good now let's go].
Opening the door I walk in on a audience going on. "OH GREAT HERO PLEASE SAVE OUR WORLD FROM THE DREADED DEMON KING"! The person in strange clothes stands their in utter confusion. "RIGHT NOW HE HAS ALREADY DESTROYED A TOWN TO THE SOUTH"! *Wait isn't that the town I destroyed*? "WHAT'S EVEN DUMBER IS THAT HE HAS TAKEN THE FORM OF A KOBOLD I MEAN WHAT DEMON LORD IS DUMB ENOUGH TO DO THAT"?
A vein pops from my head when he says that. *WHY DO PEOPLE KEEP TALKING LIKE THAT HOW LONG WILL THEY RUB THAT IN ITS JUST GETTING ANNOYING AT THIS POINT*! As I'm busy internally screaming to myself the king seems to notice our presence.
"Oh just in time it seems like our peacekeepers arrived on time". The hero who looks to be about fourteen years old turns around and stares at us. The king continues. "THESE DOGS HAVE GONE AROUND MURDERING OUR KIN THEIR WORSHIPERS OF THE DEMON KING"!
The hero nods showing his understanding, I could hear a low growl from Kan. "SO TO MAKE UP FOR THEIR CRIMES THEY SHALL BECOME YOUR EXP SO YOU MAY COMBAT THE DEMON LORD"! We walk further inside the room pretending to be delivering the goods. I kneel to the king to throw home off even more. "NOW CAPTAIN PRESENT THE HERO WITH THE HOLY SWORD IGNITIS"!