BEHOLD ISTIOPOLIS STATION
Entering the grand fortress nestled within Kaleon city, known as the Istiopolis Station, we were immediately struck by the imposing sight of its fortified walls, crafted from robust stone, and guarded by towering Conjurer Towers.
These towers served as the sanctuaries where our Arraye Masters wielded their formidable spells.
Encircling the mansion was an imperceptible barrier, a powerful force field shielding it from any potential threats. Security measures were stringent, permitting entry solely to those possessing special magical tattoos serving as identification.
Descending into the depths via a mechanized lift, we found ourselves on a subterranean level, greeted by the sight of a bustling train station, with locomotives poised for departure.
These trains embarked on a journey through an enigmatic tunnel veiled in mystical mist, its walls adorned with intricate runes and enchantments. Passing through this magical conduit, the trains transported passengers to distant realms beyond imagination.
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"Where does this moving carriage go?" Anitor asked us.
"The carriage is a train. We are going to Istiopolis city", Asterix replied to him.
After establishing a magic corridor between Istiopolis city and Kaleon city, we built the Istiopolis Station. Our people and goods could now travel between the two cities seamlessly and quickly.
"Is the tunnel a magic corridor?" Iras asked us with curiosity.
"Yes, this is a magic corridor", Asterix replied to him.
"I know about these magic corridors from ancient books, but we lost the knowledge to build these a long time ago. Only the Apostles have the knowledge to build magic corridors", Iras said to us.
"In my previous world, we had subways like this that connects to many different magical spaces", I told Iras.
"Who are you actually, Oriese? Don't tell me you are really the son of the Kaleon family?" Conjurer Iras asked me.
"No, Oriese is my alter ego in Drachia kingdom", I replied to him.
"Who are you then?" Eless asked me impatiently again.
"He is Orion, the King of Nyx kingdom", Asterix replied to them to their shock and surprise.
"Where is Nyx kingdom? I've never heard of it before in the Ten-Kingdoms", Iviar asked us.
"We are a small kingdom hidden at the edges of the continent in the South East of Kalydon", I replied to them.
"Your small kingdom contains more secrets than even our Conjurer Court", Epius said to me.
"We are here in Istiopolis city", Asterix told us before the train stopped.
"We are here already? It's barely a few minutes", Illiwyn asked us.
"It takes only a few minutes through the magic tunnel, but we have travelled through distances of more than twelve thousand eight hundred and sixty kilometers", Asterix told them.
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We were escorted to the Main Hall of Istiopolis City where the queen was waiting for us.
The Control Freak were awed by the enormous structures of the building that were built by the Orcs, a race of aliens from another galaxy who landed in this place many centuries ago.
"Greetings to your majesty", the ministers in the Hall greeted me when I walked in as they bowed courteously before me.
Then I walked toward my throne and took my seat on the third throne. There were six thrones in my court, for me and my five wives. Cassandra quickly went to the take a seat on one of the thrones.
"The skeleton masked bodyguard is one of your queens?" Eless asked in surprise.
"Yes, my wives usually accompany me on my expeditions", I replied to her before I introduced the Control Freak sect members to Mistral.
"Husband, why do you bring these conjurers to our court?" Queen Mistral asked me.
"We are going to explore Hell", I replied to her.
"About the expedition to Hell, your majesty, it is a drain on our kingdom's resources. Do we really need to go there?" Bommurs, our Prime Minister asked me.
"Yes, I was about to ask you about that too. Our expansion to Tarah city has drained enormous resources from us although it may be good investment in the long term", Queen Mistral told me.
The establishment of our magic corridor and businesses in Tarah city took up a large portion of our treasury. It would take time to recoup the investment.
"Worry not, the expedition to Hell is exactly where we will replenish our coffers", I said to the court.
"Why do you say so? What can we find in Hell that is valuable?" Bommurs asked me.
"Hell Rocks", I replied to him.
"How can rocks be valuable?" Queen Mistral asked me.
"It will soon become more valuable than Aur stones and we will monopolize the trade of all Hell rocks in the Ten-Kingdoms", I told them.
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"Our mission is only to find a few Hell rocks, are you sure you can mine rocks from Hell?" Iras asked me.
"We already mined plenty Hell rocks. We are using them to build our fortress in Savior Island", I told them.
"You already have Hell rocks? Why are you bringing us here then?" Iviar asked me.
"Well, you are not going to get the rocks for free, right?" I replied to him.
"What do you want us to do for you for the Hell rocks?" Anitor asked me.
"I want you to help me conquer Hell", I told them to their shock and horror.
"Conquer Hell? How is that possible?" Eless asked.
"With our new tanks of course. And why did you bring these morons on our expedition, they waste our time looking after them", Sara said to us suddenly.
"This is Sara, our Chief Scientist", I introduced Sara to the Control Freaks.
"We don't need anybody to look after us, we can hold on our own", Eless proudly protested to Sara immediately who looked down on them.
"Just stay in our Hell tanks and don't make trouble", Sara told her.
"Show me your new Hell tank that you spent months building", I asked Sara.
It was time for our expedition into Hell and Sara had a surprise for us- the brand new Hell Tank.
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