Later on, while some of the remaining Browns were cleaning the place up, Gnarl was showing the two new Overlords around. "And this is where the entrance to the old forge was. Alas, until a new smelter is found, we can only work with what we've got. Typically you'd be able to sacrifice some Minions to create or improve your armour."

Sunset demanded, "Why don't you give us a rundown of the different types of Minons, if we're to use them in that manner?"

"Gladly, my Lady." Gnarl said. This was something they'd need to know anyway. "There are four main kinds of Minions. First are the Browns. They are the toughest and strongest among the Minions; the Fighters.

Secondly are the Reds. They're significantly less tough, but are masters of fire. They can produce it at will. They'll also happily wade through a wildfire.

Third, the Greens. They're masters of stealth, for the most part. They are able to hide in the shadows, sneak unnoticed into places where you cannot. They can even squeeze througjh spaces as small as their heads.

And finally are the Blues. They're more intelligent than the other types combined. They're the spellcasters. And also the only Minions that can swim. I, as you might have guessed, used to be a Blue myself. But again, it's been over 500 years. I'm not as strong -nor as spry- as I used to be. Anyway, enough of that. Let's get you equipped, hmm? Stand over on that platform." he said, pointing at the end.

And thusly, 20 of the remaining Browns sacrificed themselves to create the equipmet for their new Overlords. magically, they were endowed with new armour(1). First came a chainmail suit of a dark blue metal, covering most of their bodies. Then came plate armour for their legs, a black colour. One of the Blues channeled his magic into the forge, allowing the next piece to appear, for their backs and chests. Finally, to complete the outfit, a menacing helmet which was, as with the chest and back portions, of a darker black than the leg armour. Black like a hole in the earth(2).

Gnarl explained, smiling, "We still had a small lump of Osmium; used correctly, it can make for great protective capabilities."

Then, on their hooves appeared shoes that were clearly quite sharp. As if they were blades in and of themselves.

"As much as you may be grand magi where you're from, magic won't always be an option. Sometimes you'll have to get your hooves dirty." Gnarl said. "And so, you have your equipment. Let's go back to the throne room. There's still much to see."

As they proceeded back, Gnarl said, "As evil as we happily proclaim to be, there are other beings of far darker personalities. Some being more evil than us. Beings who are despicable even by our standards. Why, with the previous Overlord, his home was frequently set upon by the king and his knights there. He would demand that any who could use magic be thrown out of the town, to be executed. Or they would force their way in and check anyway. He would be admirable if he weren't so sadistic about it. He knew that more often than not there would be no magic users. So he just used that as an excuse to bleed the town dry! With the added bonus of giving the headsman a consistent job, if you take my meaning. If they were female... also having his way with them."

The two mares recoiled, visibly apalled.

"Tha man was more crooked than an old tree. Utterly despicable. Even we have some standards. Nobody liked him, but everyone respected him. Or at least feared him."

They came up to the throne again, now equipped for what would come. "Okay. What now?" Starlight asked.

"First, we need to deal with this place falling apart and gather the other Minions. Ever since the previous Overlord's demise, they've rather drifted apart. Anyway, this place is missing its Heart."

Before them appeared a magical circle. It suddenly sank into the floor slightly, creating a small hole where it was, which was suddenly covered in a silvery substance, so it became much like a mirror.

"Ah, the Tower recognizes that you are indeed the new Overlords. So it grants you access to the Portal. Through it, you can see events that are occurring in certain places, and go there if you wish to." and suddenly a dragon head appeared on the wall nearby. "And you've been granted a spell too! Fireball. A robust fellow. Might've known he'd make it. The portal there has enough energy to open once, for the moment. Observe."

Suddenly, a portal rose in the air. "Ah! That's the location of the Tower's Heart! Shall we, my Overlords?"

Without hesitation, the two mares stepped through, Gnarl swiftly following.

Author's Note

1: Kind of like this:
https://www.deviantart.com/l8lhh8086/art/Armor-645357196
2: Like this but adjusted for a Unicorn.
https://overlord.fandom.com/wiki/Armoury