328 A Different Secret Realm! The Battle to Defend Harrogath!

"The ancestors intend to give you a chance to see why we are fighting till now!

So, cheer up now! When the moon rises high in the sky at midnight, the holiday celebrations will begin! "

As Bulcaso spoke, pieces of the Immortal King suit began to appear on his body.

Each piece of equipment exuded a halo and enveloped Bulcaisuo's body.

This matter cannot be taken too casually. This is not just a matter of cultural inheritance.

"Now seize the time to fill your stomachs, and then each of you can pick up your own weapons! Whether they need to be repaired or replaced, hurry up!"

Just as Bulcaisel was speaking loudly, Madoc and the three of them stood together looking at each other.

"Did you hear clearly what Bulqueso said?"

Madoc said as he rubbed the snowball.

He didn't understand what Bulkesso meant.

A secret realm of battle, a way to cheer up young people?

Hell, there is nothing wrong with the kind of brutal war that destroys a person's faith. These recruits are not native barbarians.

Can they withstand that kind of tragic war that makes people completely demoralized and still move forward?

"What? It's just a battle. What does this have to do with us? We still have to guard the gate of the Holy Mountain."

Tarik rolled his eyes, not seeming to be very interested in these.

"By the way, do I have to call Wayne over? He can't spend a holiday celebration alone."

Korik said with some confusion.

He hadn't seen his heir for a while, so he simply took this opportunity to call him over so he could ask what happened during this time and whether he needed an experienced guide to resolve some doubts.

Although the three ancestors have not yet figured out what Bulkesso plans to do, the three of them will not raise objections on such a matter.

It was a tacit understanding between old friends for many years, and Bulcasso was now wearing the suit of the Immortal King, indicating that this was what he meant as a king.

Who would disappoint him at this time?

Things that allow Bulcaisel to put on the suit of the Immortal King have always been solemn and serious.

To be able to bear the glory of this legend, it will only be the most brutal battles.

Escape from Kazakhstan?

That was a battle too long ago. If that battle had been a secret realm, Bulcaisel would probably have worn the wasteland suit.

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That is the legendary set called the Wrath of the Wasteland, and it is also a legend left by the first generation ancestors.

In that battle, the barbarians were driven out of the southern forests where they were born and raised by Khakistan's magical power.

A long migration, an arduous journey filled with famine and disaster.

The span of that battle was too long, and it should not be used to unfold in the secret realm.

Satsuma Ren capital battle?

That was the battle where Leiko truly became a leader and legend. If it had been that battle, Leiko would have appeared in person to speak.

Instead of letting Bulcaisel appear in front of everyone wearing the Immortal King suit.

That battle was a battle between barbarians and Samaritans for the few survival supplies on the northern ice field. It was also a battle that determined the leadership position in the northern ice field.

But the intensity of the battle didn't seem to reach what Bulkesso showed.

The battle for the Bastion garrison of Wesmaqu?

That was the battle in which the vanguard general Calgar became famous, and it was also the battle in which Korik, one of the three ancestors, laid the foundation for the legend.

That fight was ridiculous.

It was Kosk, the son of Lakis who succeeded to the throne, who inherited his father's wish to build an immortal fortress in the north of Enstinger. This was the garrison fortress. Its purpose was originally to resist the southern invasion of northern barbarians.

After the efforts of two generations of kings, father and son, the barrier fortress was erected close to the Arreat Mountains, basically slapping the base on the face of the barbarians.

Is this to prevent the barbarians from invading the south?

This is when he put his hand on Bulqueso's face and pulled out his beard!

The barbarians have been staying there since they took root in the Arreat Mountains, guarding the World Stone and resisting the invasion of demons and foreigners, and regard it as their most noble mission.

What's terrible is that the bravery and tenacity of the barbarians were regarded by Smaqu's soldiers as bloodthirsty and cruelty.

The stupid king of Kosk felt that the barbarians' restrained fighting was a sign that the barbarians were unable to fight anymore. Disgusted with the long battle, he led his army directly north into the Arreat Mountains...

So Wesmarch was finished.

The best weapon among those soldiers is in the hands of Korik on the side, the Power of Bastion.

The trophies that young Korik snatched from his enemies became his legend.

By the way, that stupid king of Kosk died at the hands of Kolik.

Bastin's power was also snatched from his corpse.

Ironically, although the fortress was built, it gradually became a gathering place for wandering barbarians, especially after the World Stone was destroyed.

There were so many barbarians in that place, and Vader was doing business there at that time.

However, the three ancestors quickly gave up this idea.

If it were that battle, Bulcaisel would have been wearing the Ninety Barbarian Suit that represented the unyielding and anger of the barbarians.

After eliminating several options, there were only a few battles that could be put in front of everyone.

The Battle of Harrogath? Or the Battle of Sescheron?

"Maybe it was the immature idea before, or maybe it was really the Battle of Harrogath? I remember that I died miserably in that battle."

Madoc reached out and touched his neck, feeling the place where he had been fatally wounded and there was no trace of it.

Madoc died miserably.

In the end, he chose to stand in front of Baal and Mephisto to stop them from approaching the World Stone, and then his head was directly torn off by the two demon kings.

The feeling of his body being stretched a little bit made Madoc grin.

His body was broken a little bit by Baal's destructive power, and his spine made a sound of being overwhelmed.

The severe pain made Madoc feel uncomfortable when he thought about it now, as if ants were crawling all over his body.

The idea of ​​the Battle of Harrogath made the other two ancestors nod.

Among the ancestors present, only Bul-Kathos personally experienced the battle that turned Sescheron into a ruin.

And Bul-Kathos has always been a little cautious about this and rarely mentions that battle.

The Holy Mountain of Harrogath under their feet is where the battle took place. If Sescheron was defeated, the Holy Mountain of Harrogath would not be without any performance.

Then it would really be a battle to defend Harrogath.

"It's because you are determined to stop the two demons. If you hadn't been stupid, the three of us could at least stop those two bastards for a while until Bul-Kathos arrived."

Kolik said unhappily.

Madoc was the first to die in the battle, which made the three ancestors, who were the strongest after Bul-Kathos at the time, lose the power to fight the demons.

Kolik and Tallik did not survive for long after that, and soon became the spirits of the ancestors who had been guarding the gate of the Holy Mountain.

Madoc died miserably, but he was as miserable as Tallik.

When the three ancestors worked together, they could make Baal avoid them because they were too troublesome.

But after being left alone, there was not much difference between him and Orlak and the others.

Kolic died in the hands of Lady Joy, and died in humiliation.

Even though Kolic did not disgrace his own legend, that battle still made Kolic full of anger.

Although the big demon Lady Joy was solved, the three demons later created a Scindia to inherit the name of Lady Joy.

This made Kolic always feel that his death was meaningless.

Demons are something that cannot be killed completely, which is really a bit annoying.

Kolic's face turned green, and he snatched the freshly grilled skewers from Maddock's hand and stuffed them into his mouth.

It was like he was devouring the life of his enemy, and he looked no better than a jackal.

"What's the point of talking about this now? It's better to think about what tasks we dead people will be assigned if Bul-Kathos really opens the secret realm of the Battle of Harrogath.

Maybe it's to watch those new recruits and save them when they are about to die?"

Tariq didn't have the slightest intention of recalling the past.

The past was full of pain, and the life of struggling to pursue hope was too difficult.

Tariq didn't like to recall.

"So what? One of the three of us has to stay to guard the door. Do you think we don't have to guard the door on happy days? We are the guards called by the ancestors. We must fulfill our duties whether we live or die."

Madoc snatched his barbecue back from Kolik's hand and said to Kolik with angry eyes.

Among the three ancestors, only Kolik still had some difficulty letting go. Madoc could already joke about his own death.

As for Tariq, he died quietly.

No one would ask Tariq about such things.

This is probably Tariq's secret alone.

"Listen, since Bul-Kathos has made a decision, there must be no loopholes."

Tariq patted Korik on the shoulder, then raised his head and looked at Bul-Kathos standing in the crowd.

"A battle where you don't have to worry about death, but your record will become the standard for our reward. It's okay if you want to hide and survive to the end, but without a record, there will be no reward!"

Bul-Kathos said loudly to the young people.

He pulled the battle flag out from behind and stuck it on the ground of the Holy Mountain of Harrogath.

"As for the ancestors, if you are interested, go in and take a look! If you think that battle is too painful, just hide in your shack and shiver!

Time is not a panacea for everything, it is just the beginning of forgetfulness!

Your legend will become a forgotten soul, and your past will become dust after death!

Will any of you escape? You can say it out loud!"

Bul-Kathos's beard fluttered in the cold wind, like a burning flame.

Everyone around, including the ancestors, was waiting with bated breath. What would Bul-Kathos say? Was it the battle they imagined in their minds?

"The name of that secret realm is! Harrogath! Defense Battle!

You will find what you want in that battle!"

Bul-Kathos finally uttered the name that all the ancestors were looking forward to. The ancestors burst out with anger one by one, and their eyes were red as if they were about to go into battle and kill the enemy!

Of course, the barbarians had been defeated before, but they had never been defeated as miserably as in the defense battle of Harrogath!

When the old general Qualkek packed his bags, took his beloved hand ax and was about to embark on the road to face the devil!

When the vanguard general Calgar waved the banner and took that step as a vanguard!

When Madoc had just died in battle!

When Mokete carried Wu Ming, smeared the blood of the Freezing Demon on his body, and stepped towards the center of the battlefield!

When Cole was running towards Harrogath City with the Wrath of the Hidden Peak!

When Rasuk took out the weapons forged for himself and put them on one by one, he felt the unfamiliar scream of the weapons cutting through the air!

Aunt Mara dug out the armor of her youth from under the bed, before she had time to say goodbye to her dead son!

After Bulcaisso had just finished the battle with Sescheron, he was wearing a tattered armor and running towards the World Stone with tired steps!

Tyrael detonated the Worldstone!

Tyrael failed the barbarians!

When the barbarians gathered all their strength and planned to help the Archangel of Justice kill the two demons!

The Archangel of Justice turned all hopes into a deep pit for the sake of justice for who knows who!

A large number of barbarians were reduced to ashes by the explosion of the World Stone before they even set foot on the battlefield!

When the most powerful force among the barbarians was preparing to rush to the rescue of the Archangel of Justice who was beaten on the floor by Baal and Mephisto, he was smashed into pieces by the Glory of the Holy Feather thrown by Tyrael!

"roar!"

"I'm going to crush those scum!"

"Bulkasso! Let us old guys fight too!"

"Is the phantom of that bastard Tyrell also in there? Are the phantoms of Baal and Mephisto also in there!"

"I'm going to crush those two bullshit demon kings first, and then tear off Tyrell's proud arms bit by bit!"

The ancestors were boiling.

They vaguely felt the hint of Bulcasso, which meant that Tyrell, that bastard archangel, would use his own will to appear in that secret realm!

The same is true for the Demon King of Hell!

Bulqueso has told them this in the most perfunctory tone!

The new recruits have never seen these ancestors who seemed to be laughing and joking and showing no formality show such enthusiasm.

I never thought that even the kind Aunt Mara would roar like this!

He didn't even think that the old general Qualkek, who rarely appeared in front of new recruits, would be eager to try, dragging a giant ax with an icy cold light.

Mountain-splitting giant axe!

The legend of the old general Qualkek who was born on the frozen sea!

That legend he hasn't used for a long, long time!

Qualkek's Earthshattering Slash! It will quickly cut through the ice, allowing those damn demons to feel the anger of the earth in the cold!

This legendary handle allows the wielder to swing the Earthshattering Slash faster! It can make the enemies eroded by the cold enjoy one to one and a half times the cold at the fastest speed!

"That's your freedom! That's the choice you should have!"

Bulcaisel roared loudly!

This secret realm is different.

He has already found Tyrael, Baal and Mephisto!

That secret realm will be a battlefield between heaven and hell!

It will also be a place of trial for barbarians!

The defense of Harrogath did not happen and end in a short time!

That was a long enough battle!

The High Heaven has made a choice, and Tyrael will put his will into the secret realm!

Then let Tyrell use his own eyes to see if the choice he made back then was correct!

Whether the barbarian ancestors can defeat Baal and Mephisto will determine whether the status of the Archangel of Justice will be handed over to Bulcaisuo!

Baal made a compromise. He will hand over the person of his brother Mephisto, the hated demon god, no matter he wins or loses in this battle!

As for why.

…

Not long ago, Bulcasso, Ancient One and Johanna appeared on the higher heaven!

"What did you want to do here?"

Tyrell stood in front of the crystal arch, looking at Bulcasso in front of him with his empty hands.

He felt that Bulcasso was very serious at this time, as if Tyrell had done something to feel sorry for Bulcasso.

"I want you to go to the Burning Hell! This will be my reward for sending back Yizuer's soul!"

Bulcaisel stared at Tyrell in front of him, bursts of anger rising in his body!

"I owe you money?"

Tyrael didn't understand why Bulkatho wanted him to go to the Burning Hell.

There is no reason for this.

Even though Tyrael has power that rivals Baal and Mephisto, going to the Burning Hell is too strange for an archangel.

"You owe the barbarians three hundred thousand innocent lives!"

Bulqueso's tone was very calm, just a simple statement.

"You mean that time with the World Stone? All I can say is that I'm sorry."

Tyrell's face was completely unrecognizable, and none of the faces of the archangels seemed to be able to see anyone.

All of them were black shadows under their hoods.

Think about it carefully, who among these archangels is the alien?

Ysiri, Tyrael, Malthael, Auriel, and Impris.

Hooded Archangel of Hope, Hooded Archangel of Justice, Hooded Archangel of Wisdom, Hooded Archangel of Destiny and Armored Archangel of Courage.

Obviously, the Prius, the Archangel of Courage, is the alien.

The word Si appears among a bunch of people named Er.

A warrior wearing battle armor appeared among a group of people hiding their appearance with hoods.

"Have you ever thought about making amends?"

Bulkiso said calmly, and Tyrell's next answer will determine how Bulkiso will face the higher heaven in the future!

Today's barbarians are no longer the group that can only survive in the cracks between the high heaven and the burning hell.

After arriving in the new world, the fate and death of the original world could not catch up with the shadow of the barbarians for the time being.

They stood in the same position as the High Heaven and the Burning Hell!

"I don't know, but I think I thought about it."

Tyrell stood quietly in front of Bulcasso, not far behind him, and Prius clasped his hands in front of him and watched silently.

When he heard Tyrell say these words, his face looked a little strange.

The Archangel of Courage knew that the Prius was an anomaly.

How can a heterogeneous person not be excluded?

He behaves rigidly and recklessly, appearing to be indifferent to everything.

Over time, everyone will get used to his difference, and because of his indifference, he will not talk about his difference.

But because the Prius is very transparent, he has never suffered a loss in his long life.

He is not like Tyrell, who always feels that he is different, so every time he suffers a loss, the Archangel of Justice rushes to bear it.

For example, guiding the Nephalem to defeat Diablo, or destroying the World Stone under the guidance of Israel.

The World Stone is the only thing left to mankind by the creator god Anu.

The angels have no way of mastering that thing, and the demons in the Burning Hell are drooling just looking at the World Stone.

But the World Stone is just a stone after all, and the authority within it will not protect itself.

Humans don't need power. Israel is afraid that the balance will be broken, so he chooses to put on a good show.

Tyrael was that tool. Even after Tyrael finished this thing, he was still saying smugly:

"For the sake of justice, I stopped the demon king of hell from extending his claws to the human world."

Hell, Tyrael really thought so.

"Okay, angel, now I want you to pay your debt!"

Burcasso said calmly, while Johanna behind him stood silently.

Just the shield in her hand showed her attitude.

The Crusaders are the most holy of the Nephalem, but they are still humans!

It is their choice to stand from the standpoint of humans.

"So, mortal. What do you need from me?"

Tyrell said calmly.

"Mortal" is what angels call humans.

When Bulcaisel rushed to the high-level heaven and saved the less powerful angels from Diavolo's corruption, those angels also said words like "Thank you, mortal."

Forgive this expression for being a bit implicit, but those angels are not "less powerful", but rather weak!

"Mortal" is a relatively neutral term, but with the condescending tone of those angels, it seems particularly malicious.

"Tyriel, I want you to go to hell and protect Leoric's existence! Before he walks out of the burning hell."

Bulcasso no longer calls Tyrael the "Archangel of Justice". The name Tyrael represents Bulcaisuo's limited trust in angels.

This request is not too much. Calculated based on Tyrael's life time, a hundred years may be nothing more than a snap of a finger.

They've been around for too long.

From the eternal war with demons to the war of original sin, and then from the war of original sin to the present.

The archangel didn't even know how long he had existed.

"Is this your reward for saving Yi Zuer? I have no objection."

Tyrell said this.

He agreed to this request.

Yi Zuer is resurrecting in the high-level heaven, and then the task of guarding the crystal arch can be left to Yi Zuer.

Yizuer is trustworthy.

"Second, I want to make a bet with you! I'll bet on your status as the Archangel of Justice!"

Bulcaisuo's aura spread throughout the entire high-level heaven in an instant.

The souls of the noble ones who had just been brought over were hiding in the springs of the high-level heaven.

"What are you betting on?"

Tyrell asked in confusion, with a hint of nonchalance in his tone.

Archangels who don't understand the way humans live are always so aloof.

"I bet if you hadn't detonated the World Stone back then, the barbarians would have been able to defeat those two despicable Hell Demon Kings."

A battle flag appeared behind Bulcasso, and the time gem in front of Ancient Yi was emitting light.

It is much easier to trace what happened in the past than to explore the future that has not yet happened.

With his soul and will free, Gu Yi finally felt the close connection between himself and the rules of time.

"You want to build a world?"

After Tyrell looked at Bulcasso, there was finally some surprise in his tone.

The secret realm is the Nephalem's most precious treasure!

That is the gift of the World Stone!

The fragments of the World Stone did not disappear, but turned into a secret realm to protect the Nephalem.

The power of the Time Stone can allow the secret realm to truly demonstrate the battle that took place in the past!

"A world where you didn't detonate the World Stone!"

Bulcasso's tone softened slightly, and the dark soul stone on his forehead began to emit a dark light.

The light broke through the cover of hair and appeared in front of Tyrell's eyes.

"So you already knew? When?"

Tyrell asked with some confusion.

The dark soul stone that can seal the Seven Demon Kings of Hell appears inexplicably.

It was discovered without the slightest warning and then "created".

This thing is originally a fragment of the World Stone!

"The first day I nailed it to my head."

"So, what can you pay? As far as I know, gambling never only stipulates the price one person has to pay."

"The Great Demon God will never appear in front of you, and you have the right to operate on the sacred mountain of Harrogath."

Bulcaisel squinted his eyes and looked at Tyrell in front of him.

Allowing the Archangel of Justice to operate on the Holy Mountain of Harrogas means that he has the opportunity to influence Rorschach.

Rorschach was Bulcaisel's chosen successor, and the price was worth it.

"So when are we heading to Hell?"

Tyrell said this.

"It'll be ready soon."

Bulcasso responded impatiently.

He understood that Tyrael had accepted the bet.

…

"Leorric, make a deal!"

In the Burning Hell, Baal and Leoric were fighting each other while conveying messages in a secret way.

Leoric's eyes flashed with soul fire when he heard the voice.

"Deal? What deal?"

Leoric responded by knocking Mephisto aside with a hammer.

During this time he had been broken three times.

Every time the Skeleton King was shattered, he would quickly recover and continue fighting.

He was using everything he had to resist the two hell demons in front of him.

As for Annihilation, he is contacting Diavolo because he does not want to be trapped in the Burning Hell forever after killing a Skeleton King.

If destruction and hatred join forces, Annihilation will not be easy.

Especially if he wants to leave that small place and use power in the eternal body, he must make some preparations.

"I devoured Mephisto's power, and then gave the hated persona to Bulcaisso, in exchange for you and I staying here peacefully."

Barr's expression remained normal, although he felt that even if he showed a sly smile, Mephisto would probably not notice it.

"Can you be so kind? Barr, are you kidding me?"

Leoric hit Baal on the head with a hammer, and then half of his ribs were broken by Baal's punch.

"You should have heard that I rarely joke."

"Gaga! The top of hell! The second devil born among the devils of hell! Baal who masters all the rules of destruction! I still remember your cunning!"

Leoric had no intention of listening.

He just keeps experiencing the process of his bones being broken and then reassembled in battle.

The swinging giant hammer hit the two demon gods one after another, making an unpleasant buzzing sound.

"I can let you go, but don't you want to stay with that death for a long time? I can give you this opportunity, as long as you can help me attract Mephisto's attention.

This is a deal between us. "

As Baal spoke, he broke Leoric's jaw, and his own arm also lost a large amount of flesh and blood under Leoric's hammer.

"Can you do this? If you can do it, you should leave this place right now!"

Leoric said this, and then bumped into Barr's fist, beating himself to pieces again.

The diamond in his crown shone brightly, then shrank in size!

Leoric is conveying news to Bulcasso. He will do whatever it takes for Bulcasso to become a god, and Bulcasso will not let down his efforts!

All troubles can call Bulcasso in this way!

The blockade of Shadow Fang does not block the transmission of information!

As soon as the news was sent out, Bulcaisel appeared outside the gate of Burning Hell.

Bulcasso, who was following Johanna at this time, was even more dissatisfied with the Demon King of Hell.

Imprius told Bulcaisuo some limited information, such as some of Barr's fluctuations.

So Bulcaisel had already thought that Baal would try to borrow Leoric's power.

This was not unexpected at all.

So the sponsors of the gambling show up!

"Bulkasso! What are you doing here again? Do you want to come here and face two great demon kings with this shriveled and fragile skeleton!?"

Mephisto stepped on Leoric's broken bones and loudly taunted Bulcasso in front of him.

"I'll collect part of the price."

Bulcasso looked at the rampant Mephisto and just said these words coldly.

He saw Baal getting closer to Mephisto, and that despicable betrayal seemed to be about to happen in front of him.

"Bulkess, do you still follow justice?"

Tyrell's voice sounded inappropriate.

This directly interrupted Barr's movements.

Bul-Kathos couldn't seal him and Mephisto in the Burning Hell, but with Tyrael, it's hard to say.

Archangels have a deep understanding of demons, and demons are also very familiar with these archangels in front of them.

"Tyrael, you did a stupid thing."

Bul-Kathos said with a normal expression.

"In the name of Bul-Kathos, I swear! What you ask for, as long as you pay the corresponding price, you will naturally get it. Witness it in the name of courage."

Bul-Kathos expressed his sincerity directly.

"In the name of Shadow Fang, the seven-headed dragon Tasamet, I swear that hatred will become what you hold, and the destruction you see will eventually be delivered!"

Baal said calmly, and then held down Mephisto who had not yet recovered!

"I've been waiting for this opportunity for a long time!"

Leoric smiled strangely and returned to his original state.

The Wrath of the Skeleton King in his hand directly pierced Mephisto's chest!

"Get it, Bul-Kathos!"

Baal attacked Mephisto's will fiercely with the power of destruction!

The concept of destruction can allow him to destroy all concepts of existence and non-existence.

Consciousness is just a small part of it.

Mephisto and Baal are in the Burning Hell, and their status is equal!

This despicable betrayal made Mephisto, who had already lost his upper limit of power, walk to the brink of death in an instant.

A dark sphere appeared in front of everyone present.

That is the person of hatred!

Mephisto's power was rapidly transferred to Baal.

On the high platform of the Burning Hell, the throne representing Mephisto was turning into rubble bit by bit, and then adding some decorations to Baal's throne.

"Don't let me take the initiative to devote myself to my greedy brother, Bul-Kathos!"

Baal gave a part of the power of destruction and integrated it into the person of the hateful demon god and floated across the border of the Burning Hell together.

Baal was carefully guarding against the Archangel of Justice.

Even now that he has gained Mephisto's power, he is no longer afraid of the most powerful archangel.

But he has no intention of fighting here.

"Leoric will still keep an eye on you, and everything about you is under my control!"

Bul-Kathos turned around and looked at Tyrael on the side.

"You have done more than our agreement, the justice of the archangel."

Bul-Kathos' voice was mocking.

How much trust does Tyrael deserve?

Or is he not trustworthy from the beginning?

Always silent, always appearing at the moment when all order collapses.

Justice for justice itself? Or for the reputation of justice?

Tyrael is like a fool, always like this.

"I am justice."

Tyrael said in a normal tone.

It seems that he did not understand Bul-Kathos's sarcasm.

"I thought you would be smarter, not just destroying like a XX."

Bul-Kathos said and glanced at Baal in the burning hell.

That one is the real god of destruction.

The guy with the most powerful killing power in terms of personality.

"I will give you my will at the right time, and then we will witness together whether everything you hope to prove will be true."

Tyrael disappeared, and then disappeared.

He did not return to the gate of the High Heaven, but stayed quietly outside the Burning Hell.

This was what he promised Bul-Kathos, to ensure Leoric's safety before Leoric left the Burning Hell.