Blair's decision, loyalty molded with both the carrot and stick

Blair looked down slightly as she mulled over everything she had just learned. Dropscrap tilted her head slightly. "Is everything all right?" Klalkonk on the other hand looked slightly frustrated. "There isn't much to think about. Just spit it out already." Blair felt a smirk spread across her lips. She reached out a hand to Dropscrap's and gently squeezed. She wasn't to sure if Dropscrap could detect the difference, but she was hopeful that the intent was understood. "Yes, I'm fine."

Dropscrap's eyes looked to Blair's hand before she smiled. "Good. You had me worried." Blair softly smiled. "You remind me of myself when I was younger, Dropscrap. My father, like yours, was an asshole too. However, that doesn't change who you are." Her eyes looking up into Dropscrap's. "You are a good girl. And good girls deserve to be rewarded. Join me, and I promise there will be much to explore." Dropscrap's eyes widened. "Really? That would mean a lot to me." Blair nodded slightly. "As it would to me. Do you accept?"

Dropscrap nodded. "Yes, I accept. I am at your disposal, Blair." Her score ticked up to 20. Caesar let out a soft bark, turning around before nuzzling against Dropscrap's left leg. Dropscrap glanced to him, soon running a hand gently over his back. Blair chuckled. "It looks like Caesar approves of you too." Dropscrap started to giggle, focusing her attention on Caesar for the time being. Blair stood up to walk over to Klalkonk. "Let's get one thing straight. I don't really like you. I'm sure you already know why."

Klalkonk ran his right hand's fingers over his curly handlebar mustache. "And?" Blair grinned. "I am taking over this territory." Klalkonk was about to protest, but Blair's right hand's pointer finger pressed to his lips. Silencing him as she continued to speak. "Ah, ah, ah. Don't be rude. Let me finish." She turned around before glancing over her right shoulder at Klalkonk. "If you swear your undying loyalty to me. I will spare your life and allow you to work here uninhibited."

Blair turned completely back around to face Klalkonk. "Not a bad deal, right? As an added bonus, whenever you do a good job, I'll capture handsome men for you to play with. I believe you are into men, right? However, if you remain loyal and do everything I command. Well, I'll let you have someone special." She grinned, causing his left eyebrow to quirk. "You see, the main person I'm targeting is a rather handsome man. He has wronged me in a very personal way. And, to be perfectly honest. I can't think of a more fitting punishment for him than to become your plaything." She tilted her head slightly. "So, do we have a deal or not?"

Klalkonk blinked twice. "Hmm, That depends. I'm rather picky about my men. I prefer brunettes and black haired men. No one that looks too old. Eighteen to twenty-five years old at most." Blair lifted a brow. "Ah, I will keep that in mind, Klalkonk." He grinned as he offered his hand to her. "Then you have yourself a deal, Blair." A mischievous smile crept upon her lips. "Good, then it's settled." She reached out a hand to gently shake his. His score ticked up to 16. Upon doing so, her quest turned itself in and two notifications appeared.

Quest complete: Fate's Hand 2 of 2

Reward: 15 xp + 2 (1.5) xp, 1 Strength, 1 Endurance, 1 Intellect, and 1 Wisdom

Fate chosen bonus: 15 Rp with Klalkonk and Dropscrap, Ownership of Vehicular Warzone, 2 Wisdom and 2 Charisma

Experience has increased from 998/4,400 to 1,015/4,400.

Strength has increased from 50 to 51.

Endurance has increased from 50 to 51.

Intellect has increased from 50 to 51.

Wisdom has increased from 55 to 58.

Charisma has increased from 42 to 44.

Klalkonk's score has increased from 16 to 31.

Dropscrap's score has increased from 20 to 35.

Ownership of the Vehicular Warzone has transferred to you.

Now that the Vehicular Warzone is yours. Would you like to merge it with Blair's Discarded Supplies?

Yes or No?

A wide smile crept upon Blair's lips as she mentally hit, 'Yes.' When she did, the sights in the distance changed. They could see both Uggozan's Compost Hold and Blair's Discarded Supplies at the edge of the newly acquired territory. She blinked, using a mental command to expand her mini-map. Upon expanding it enough, she could see every territory within her domain. Uggozan's, Gina's, Damya's, and her own territory. It was amazing just how large the Vehicular Warzone was. It ran along the entire length of Uggozan's Compost Hold and Blair's Discarded Supplies, placing it to the northeast and eastern side of her main base. She knew the area was big, but seeing it represented like this was amazing.

Dropscrap looked up from playing with Caesar with wide eyes. "What is that?" Blair let out a soft sigh of relief. "What you see before you is Uggozan's Compost Hold and my Discarded Supplies. As you can see, I can easily fulfill my promises." Klalkonk nodded before bringing his right hand's thumb and pointer finger to his lips, soon letting out a sharp whistle. Several gnome mages, like the ones from earlier, came out from behind random junk piles nearby. "You heard the lady. We have some tinkering to do." They let out a cheer before moving around to get to work.

Caesar sniffed the ground before barking softly. His tail was wagging as he looked between Blair and Dropscrap. Blair and Dropscrap chuckled. "So cute." They both said, looking at one another before laughing some more. Blair looked up to Dropscrap. "Mm, well. As promised, you are free to roam and explore the area. If you need anything. I will be with Fuxipo. I need to get her and her fire mages situated at my place." Dropscrap nodded slightly. "I will meet you there later. Thank you again, Blair." She said before her form began to quickly transform.

The sound of metal and gears twisting and clanking together filled the air. When all was said and done, Dropscrap's form had changed into a green smart fortwo with a black roof. She honked her horn twice before driving off. Blair smirked while shaking her head with a little chuckle. Caesar let out two barks at about the same time Dropscrap honked, chasing after her for about ten feet before giving up. Dropscrap was simply too fast for him. Blair opened her inventory while walking with Caesar toward her main base.

There was much on Blair's mind, but that was when the Hearthstone in her inventory caught her attention. 'When did I get this?' She thought for a moment. 'Didn't I receive this after I chose not to side with Master Tong?' This was back in chapter 41. She clicked on it to see what it was supposed to do.

The following is what she saw:

Hearthstone. Unique soulbound item of Rare Quality. This item has two functions, setting a waypoint and teleporting to and from an existing waypoint. Currently 2 waypoints may be set. Teleportation will set a temporary waypoint at the users current point of teleportation. Returning waypoint will be removed if illusion barrier is left by other means. Materials: Earth Mother's Stone engraved with powerful Dwarven runes. Durability Indestructible.

(Note: This item cannot be improved through crafting. If a waypoint is set inside an illusion barrier, that illusion barrier cannot be accessed by anyone other than the hearthstone user and their party. Each teleportation to and from a waypoint can only be done outside of combat and cannot be performed under duress. Teleportation requires 1 second of channeling. Party members must be touching the user to join in the teleportation process. Up to 4 party members may be teleported at a time.)

Blair tilted her head slightly as a rather big smirk crept upon her lips. 'I can use this to keep this place out of the reach of Zane and his men. It'll truly be a safe haven for me and my allies. It will be a little less convenient for me, but it'll allow me even more control over those I allow to come in and out too. Hmm, I just need to think of where I want to set my waypoint.' She ran her finger tips along the top of Caesar's head as she used a mental command to close her inventory. Hmm, where should she set her waypoint? Near her greenhouse, Gina's place, Damya's place, or perhaps Uggozan's place?

Name: Blair Mitchell

Title: The Fearless Gamer

Lvl: 22 XP 1,015/4,400

Hp: 1,235/1,235

Hp regen: 63.668 per min

Mp: 881/881

Mp regen: 55.451 per min

Money: $6,297,671.99

Bust size: D cup

Inventory slots 8/30 (Fuxipo's Hairpin, Rampardos' Femur, Ectoplasm x 15, Hellhound's Leather x 4, Tar x 17, Sticky Vibrator Bomb x 40, Zane's Angst, and Hearthstone)

Unspent skill points: 0

Str: 51 + (55) + (25) End: 51 + (30) + (25)

Int: 51 + (35) + (0) Wis: 58 + (35) + (0)

Agi: 50 + (60) + (25) Cha: 44 + (35) + (0)

Lib: 20 + (35) + (25)