Dirty Rotten Invasion: The Return of the Master's Quests

Resurrection of Adventure (Book 14): Dirty Rotten Invasion The Return of the Master's Quests: Resurrection of the Masters a LitRPG Series Andrew Bardsley © 2023 by Andrew Bardsley. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. This is a work of fiction. Any names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. First Edition: 2023 Contents Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Books by Andrew Bardsley The History System Chronicles Book One in the Series: The First Era Book Two in the Series: The City god Book Two in the Series: The Empire god The Ether World Series Book One in the Series: Into the Ether Book Two in the Series: The Inscribed Angle The Dark Part of the Soul Book One in the Series: The Unknown god Dawn of Adventure: The Dungeon Master's Quests: Journey into Glory a LitRPG Series Book One in the Series: Origins Book Two in the Series: Dungeon Master Book Three in the Series: Dungeon Battle Book Four in the Series: King of the Realm Book Five in the Series: Legendary Weapons Book Six in the Series: The Empire Under the Sun Book Seven in the Series: Battle for Freedom The Hope of Eternals Enduring, Infinite, Boundless, Timeless Love: Space-Time Romance Science-Fiction Resurrection of Adventure: The Return of the Master's Quests: Book One in the Series: Dirty Rotten Magic Book Two in the Series: Dirty Rotten Quest Book Three in the Series: Dirty Rotten Heist Book Four in the Series: Dirty Rotten Seizure Book Five in the Series: Dirty Rotten Royal Court Book Six in the Series: Dirty Rotten Valkin Book Seven in the Series: Dirty Rotten Monster Horde Book Eight in the Series: Dirty Rotten University Book Nine in the Series: Dirty Rotten Realm Book Ten in the Series: Dirty Rotten Dragon Book Eleven in the Series: Dirty Rotten Underworld Book Twelve in the Series: Dirty Rotten Defences Book Thirteen in the Series: Dirty Rotten Earth Book Fourteen in the Series: Dirty Rotten Invasion Part of the Civilization Hackers Universe The Usurper The Unknown Labyrinth: The Nanotechnology Mind Saga (Civilization Hackers) The Necessitas Series Book one in the Series: FIGHTING FATE Book two in the Series: BENDING FATE See Author’s page https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B07LGBBBYD Chapter One As if he had just stumbled into a horror movie, the detective's face took on a ghostly pallor as he listened to my friends talk about monstrous invasions like they were a Friday night ball game. The poor man, bless his soul, exclaimed with an edge of fear that would chill anyone's spine, "Deadly beasts from another world crossing into ours doesn't exactly sound like a weekend picnic. No, not at all." Understanding the mortal fright etched on his face, I managed a comforting smile and tried to ease his worries, "My friends, they're somewhat detached from human sensitivities. They simply don't grasp the extent of havoc that these beastly hordes could wreak on this planet." I then shifted my attention back to the looming threat, a knot of worry tangling up in my own guts. "So what's the strategy here? How do we slam the doors shut on these so-called dungeons? Because if we don't, it's not going to be just a disaster, it's going to be an apocalypse of mythical proportions." But the response from Xaset was beyond mind-boggling. The creature stared at me like I'd suggested eradicating all food, "Why stop the dungeons from forming? They'd be a cornucopia of new resources. Forget farming when you can hunt mouthwatering monsters." As if discussing the color of the clouds, Soza joined in with a casual query, "Besides, isn't it already too late to stop them? How many of these blossoming dungeons have been counted so far?" Glancing at his phone as if it held the secrets of the universe, Paul responded, "There are hundreds dotting the northern landscape. And it won't be long before this dungeon bloom infestation spreads globally. They predict the numbers will skyrocket into thousands, considering the rampant rate of these blossoming menaces. Can't we nip them in the bud before they bloom into full-scale cataclysms?" All eyes, including those of the pale-faced detective, turned to me, expecting a decisive answer. Throwing my hands up, I confessed, "I'm as clueless about dungeonology as a cat about quantum physics. Salihn, do you think you can tackle this one?" Salihn nodded gravely, the weight of the situation dawning on her. She took command of the conversation, "Destroying dungeon blossoms isn't as simple as plucking a weed from a garden. But allow me to elucidate further, bearing in mind that my understanding of dungeons in this world is based on the rather large assumption that they function identically to those in our realm." Paul, who had now progressed from his phone to a notepad, chimed in, "That's a big if. But it seems to be our only lifeline." The fear that had earlier clouded his features seemed to have receded, replaced by a simmering determination to absorb all the knowledge he could. Checking to ensure that no curious eavesdroppers were within earshot, Salihn launched into an explanation that could've come straight out of a fantasy novel, "Think of dungeons as tendrils sprouting from an underworld realm. Much like a branch or a root extending from a tree to broaden its reach. I bet you're wondering what an underworld realm is?" Not surprisingly, Paul nodded, his pen poised over his notepad. Salihn continued, "Underworld realms are typically the stomping grounds of creatures known as demons. These demons derive their power from their interactions