Even the description held them in high regard, perhaps suggesting that the former heavy sword legion had achieved numerous victories in this world.

Likewise, the advent of the two-handed sword unit alleviated Fong house long-standing concerns regarding the command of Ditiga.

Demia Taja possesses a commanding bonus for heavy swordsmen and a remarkable ability of legion invisibility, making her an exceptionally formidable presence.

Prior to the emergence of the graveyard guardians, the notion of having Dimia lead the human heavy sword infantry had crossed my mind.

However, while ambushing the gray bare mountain bandits within the dense forest, Fongo encountered a significant issue.

The human troops struggled to maintain a complete stillness under the tactical camouflage.

Dimia Tija could remain perfectly motionless, not even blinking.

But the human legion could not sustain this.

While they might endure for a brief period, exceeding 10 minutes would result in a single soldier s minor movement, thus disrupting the concealed state.

Consequently, during the battle that night, they remained hidden at a distance within the thicket rather than relying on tactical camouflage.

Now, with the arrival of the graveyard guardians, this dilemma has been elegantly resolved.

These skeletal signals remain as immovable as stone sculptures, capable of maintaining their stillness for not merely dozens of minutes, but potentially an entire month.

This effectively addresses the shortcomings of Dia Tia's forces.

Fongghao proceeded to consult the Lord's book, crafting storm armor sets and white steel heavy swords for the graveyard guardians.

Once adequately outfitted, he dispatched them to comply with the blood hunter's directives.

As night fell, several shadowy figures concealed themselves a kilometer away from the territory, keenly observing their surroundings.

From time to time, they would extract paper and pen, diligently recording their observations concerning the checkpoint locations and troop quantities.

A moment's negligence could cost them their lives.

The captain reminded the team that the Duke had instructed them to ascertain the whereabouts of young master Giovani and identify the local leader.

Yet the throngs of undead made it perilously difficult to approach.

Let's wait a while longer.

We have ample time.

If we linger here for a few more days, I'm confident the leader will reveal themselves.

If we uncover valuable intelligence this time, we shall ascend to the ranks of true Bloodkin.

At the mention of becoming Bloodkin, the eyes of the pale-blooded individuals gleamed with fervor.

Very well, we shall heed the captain s Council.

You head east and you go west.

Remember, do not disturb those skeletons.

We will regroup here in the morning and return to the tavern in Pearl City to compile our intelligence.

With that, the group swiftly dispersed in different directions.

Perched upon a branch, a skeletal gray sparrow observed the departing figures, its soul flame extinguished, and it soared skyward towards the territory.

Fonggho rose from his bed, massaging his temples.

It was indeed challenging to locate these bloodqin in the darkness.

Had it not been for the chatter among the group, he might have overlooked them entirely.

He swung his legs over the bed and exited his room.

In the hall, Dimia, Taja, and Ja, and the blood hunters awaited in silence.

Upon seeing Fong how to send the stairs, they rose and inquired, "My lord, have you discovered the whereabouts of those bloodkin? Yes, I have identified five individuals.

Two positioned in the south around this area, and the other three in these two locations.

You three shall ride the bone dragons and bring them all back.

Not a single one must escape.

" Fongghao indicated the location on the map to the three individuals.

Yes, my lord, they responded.

The trio mounted their skeletal dragons and soared towards their chosen directions.

20 minutes later, for lifeless bodies lay upon the halls floor, accompanied by a trembling pale blood sucker.

You are quite fortunate.

The other four perished, and yet you alone remain.

I wonder if you truly comprehend the value of such luck.

Funha remarked softly as he stood before the pale blood sucker.

The blood sucker raised his gaze and his pupils dilated in shock.

He had encountered this human earlier in a tavern and retained a faint impression of him.

"If you swear to release me, I shall divulge whatever you wish to know," he stated, surprisingly composed, well aware of Fonga's intentions for sparing his life.

Now, with the other four deceased, he was the sole survivor, and thus the only source from whom information could be sought.

This was his bargaining chip, and he intended to wield it wisely.

Did the Hamilton family send you? Fongo inquired of the blood sucker.

The latter's expression remained unchanged, his lips sealed in silence, conveying that he would not reveal any intelligence unless Fong acquiesed to his demands.

You are the first to dare negotiate with the undead.

Fonggho mused, uncertain whether to commend his bravery or lament his folly.

At that moment, the sound of the skeletal dragon landing resonated from outside, and Hi Jing strode into the room.

Chapter 233.

The water well phantom haging clad in heavy armor and wielding a black iron knights soared his waist stroed forward and bowed respectfully.

My lord, you summon me.

Indeed, today several Bloodclan scouts were apprehended near the territory and they have been executed.

Please conduct an interrogation, Fongo instructed, gesturing towards the four lifeless bodies arranged in the center.

Very well, my lord.

Hing approached the corpses to examine their condition.

I require eight living beings.

Understood.

In the open space outside the hall, Haging began to inscribe intricate runes beneath the corpses.

Two horned goats were brought forth and bled out.

Their dark crimson blood seemingly drawn towards the deceased bodies.

In the next moment, one of the corpses sat upright.

Not far away, the lone surviving pale blood collapsed to the ground.

Terror etched across his face.

The presence of the undead was truly horrifying.

As the corpse sat up, its eyes filled with confusion.

Hijing regarded it and stated, "You are deceased.

You shall answer my inquiries without question.

" "Very well.

From whence do you hail? What is your purpose here? We are scouts of the Handaman family sent to investigate the disappearance of young master Giovani.

" As soon as he spoke, the pale bloodkin s body began to swell visibly.

Aging quickened his inquiries.

How many of you came? Have you relayed any news? Five in total, but no, we have not sent.

Boom.

The pale blood's body exploded in an instant without pause.

Paging continued to inscribe a second rune.

Once the two living creatures were bled again, the second corpse sat up once more.

Where is the Handton family situated? How did you learn of Giovani's presence here? The Handman family rules over an area known as the Radiant Moon Highlands.

I do not know how we receive that information.

Thus, the news of Giovani was not discovered by your scouts, but acquired through other means.

Indeed, how many battle ready personnel does the hand infant family possess? I am uncertain.

Perhaps tens of thousands.

Boom.

The second Pale Bloodkin also erupted.

Paging proceeded to interrogate the remaining two corpses, gaining further insights into the Radiant Moon Highlands and the Handen family.

The Radiant Moon Highlands is a territory governed by the Blood Clan, encompassing numerous subordinate villages that primarily serve as a source of sustenance for the Blood Clan.

Blood taxes must be paid punctually, and some individuals may be seized and confined in blood pits exclusively to feed the Blood Clan as hunger.

Conversely, these pale bloodkins enjoy a relatively better existence as their service to the Blood Clan shields them from severe exploitation.

Additionally, Haging learned that the patriarch of the Handmpen family is the Red Duke, Clement Handmpen.

Although the Pale Bloodkin could not specify the rank of the Red Duke, it was certain that he was a hero of Orange Tier, the architect of the system governing the Radiant Moon Highlands.

Upon absorbing this information, Fungho resumed his seat nearby.