The King of Fire

The King of Fire is the thirty-second chapter of Tales of Sheol'gotha:  Shadow of the Abaddon.

Synopsis
Valon, accompanied by Haebin, Donovan and Soltas, makes his way down Kopyragum and towards the base of the city where Adramelech resides. The upper levels of the city are clearly bracing for the invasion, but the remainder seems perfectly at ease and busy as though nothing is happening above. As they arrive at the lowest level they note that the ground is uneven, and the only feature is a great hole in the wall. As they watch on, a great beast approaches them, comprised of fire. It demands to know who approaches Adramelech and why, and though it dismisses Valon, it acknowledges Donovan's presence and retreats.

The beast disappears and seems to be returned into a stone mural on the wall. The dark hole is replaced by a lit pair of doors that open, revealing Adramelech in golden chainmail with red robes covering most of his features. He greets the prince, admitting that he has already heard of Valon's exploits. Valon immediately asks about receiving aid, but Adramelech does not answer and states that Valon got into the city regarding the siege going on. Valon explains that he got through feigning association with Donovan, and tells Adramelech that the forces want the trophies of the gods the king is supposed to possess. Adramelech outright admits to having them, but refuses to give them up, stating that he has as much claim as any other.

Donovan checks that Adramelech is agreeing to the terms of the siege, and when the king acknowledges it seems content. Valon, meanwhile, continues to try to draw the king's support, and after being made aware that he cannot provide what the army needs, asks Adramelech directly what it is he must do in order to secure his support.

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