It was not that he wished to bring more personnel.
Rather, the second floor was cramped, partitioned into numerous small rooms.
Accommodating a larger force would be impractical, making reliance on sheer numbers in the event of conflict exceedingly difficult.
Fonggho led a few skeletons, methodically searching each room.
The second floor chambers, though well furnished, bore the unmistakable signs of neglect, with thick layers of dust accumulating upon the furniture.
Upon reaching the final room on the second floor, he discovered a study adorned with exquisitly carved desks and chairs and heavy blue curtains that attested to the former owner's fondness for the space.
After ensuring there were no dangers, Fong boldly stepped inside.
The bookshelves were meticulously arranged, filled with volumes and cherished trinkets of the original owner.
A golden lamp graced the desk alongside a book that had been partially read.
The lamp housed a luminous stone akin to that of the wall sconces.
Nightlight stone category or note a mineral with luminescent properties.
It emits a gentle glow in the dark or during nighttime.
A veritable jewel of the night indeed.
Let us see what other treasures lie within.
Fongo mused casually picking up the book to glance at its contents.
The lords who arrived in this world were similarly endowed with certain abilities by the system, allowing them to communicate fluently with various races and comprehend many written languages.
They were not entirely severed from this world upon their arrival.
The skeleton soldiers began to rumage about while Fong Hao found himself captivated by the first line of the book, "Life is a cancer, yet I have discovered the cure.
" A prompt soon followed.
Collect clues for the elixir of immortality 15.
This peak fong house's interest for humanity.
The allure of longevity or rather immortality has always been captivating.
In a previous world upon encountering such notions, Fongghao would have decisively dismissed them and contacted the authorities.
However, having traversed into this realm, teameming with diverse races and formidable beings, belonging to the undead faction where skeletons could stand in converse, the elixir of eternal life.
no longer seems a mere fabrication.
Thus, under the opaces of his capabilities, it may indeed be prudent to gather clues regarding the elixir of immortality.
Perusing through the tome, he gleaned insights into this world.
He recalled the Evernight Legion with Feveright symbolizing the vampire faction, while his own undead faction is referred to as the immortal.
Both factions manipulate the undead, yet they're distinctly separate.
After concluding his reading, he carefully stored the book and commenced rumaging for treasures.
The skeletons methods of searching were far from civilized, perhaps under their directives.
The only command was to seek out treasures, lacking any instructions for gentle handling.
The room soon descended into chaos.
In Fongo's hands were now adorned with two new items.
Directional teleportation scroll, healing potion, warfire coins 27, blood stone 5.
within the study.
Aside from the furniture, precious spoils were scarce.
He had acquired a magical scroll teleportation scroll category.
Magical scroll description capable of recording a target point upon use.
It transports the user to the designated area.
The teleportation scroll bore resemblance to the return scrolls from the games he once played, allowing instant relocation to a specified local.
quite useful.
It may prove advantageous at an unforeseen moment.
Stowing the scroll away, he continued to examine the next item.
Healing potion category potion description capable of healing certain injuries.
Funha glanced at it and promptly stored the healing potion.
In this world devoid of hospitals or physicians, even minor ailments could prove fatal.
Just as one unfortunate player had discovered after being attacked by prairie wolves outside their territory.
Though he managed to escape into the protective barrier, he sustained grievous wounds.
Had he possessed a healing potion, then it would have significantly aided in his recovery, providing an essential safeguard.
Within the drawer of the desk lay 27 warfire coins.
It was rather frugal to reside in such a grand castle yet possess so little wealth.
Blood stone type.
Description a rare mineral required for constructing buildings of the vampire faction.
The function of blood stone parallels that of shadow stone.
The distinction being that shadow stone serves the undead faction while blood stone pertains to the vampire faction.
With that, he continued his ascent up the stairs.
The castle boasted three stories, yet each room's height surpassed that of typical constructions.
The grand hall on the first floor reached a height of six to 7 m, while each room on the second floor exceeded 4 m.
The skeletal soldiers relinquished their belongings and followed Fongghow out of the room, ascending the staircase.
At the third floor landing, they encountered two sculptures adorned with menacing mouths and bearded fangs.
These figures bore a resemblance to the bloodthirsty batwolves seen on the first floor, albeit considerably smaller in stature.
Though formidable in appearance, the sculptures were cloaked in a layer of dust, a testament to their long neglect.
Upon reaching the third floor, they advanced a few steps and halted before Grand Chamber.
The tall door featured intricate carvings depicting an array of flora and diverse human figures.
While not as imposing as the castle's grand entrance, it remained robust and impressive, exuding an aura of worth.
A gentle push against the wooden barrier yielded no movement.
Only the dust that clung to its surface fell upon Fong How's head in response to the disturbance.
He stepped back, allowing the skeletal minions to take charge.
With a collective effort, they pressed against the grand door.
As dust cascaded down, the wooden portal creaked opened just a sliver.
Fong Hao tilted his head, peering through the narrow opening.
His gaze was met with a colossal black coffin.
"Stop!" Fongo whispered.
Based on his previous encounters with creatures, the descriptions of objects, and the portraits adorning the castle walls, he deduced that the owner of this ancient fortress belonged to the eternal knight clan of vampires.
The presence of such an exquisitely crafted coffin in the opulent master chamber compelled them to ponder whether a vampire lay in slumber within.
Yet with a fierce battle raging outside, the castle's entrance reduced to rubble, even the heart of hearing should have taken notice.
Wait for me at the door, Fongo instructed.
Slipping through the crevice of the door and treading lightly towards the curtains.
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the fiery ring through the narrow crevice.
Fong house sidled into the chamber.
The bedroom was expansive, adorned with an exquisite and opulent decor.
At the center of the room lay an exceptionally ornate black silk coffin.
It was indeed a rarity to encounter such an elaborately crafted coffin, even without an understanding of coffins.
Fonggho could discern from the materials and craftsmanship that this was undoubtedly a fine specimen.
After a brief glance, he hastened to the window.
His intention was simple, to draw back all the curtains, allowing sunlight to flood the room.
If a vampire truly resided within, he wished for the sun to exact its punishment.
Fong How vaguely recalled that vampires were averse to sunlight, and whether garlic and silver would be effective was uncertain.
Given the time, he would have preferred to return and gather an ample supply of garlic to drape around the coffin, leaving no chance for escape.
With resolve, Fongo yanked open the heavy curtains.
Upon seeing the window, he paused slightly.
The castle- s windows were not transparent.
Rather, they resembled doors comprised of two seal panels.
Only upon opening these panels did sunlight pour into the room, causing the luminescent stones embedded in the walls and ceiling to gradually dim.
Having opened all the windows, the radiant sunlight transformed the room into a brilliant expanse.
Come in.
Fonggha beckoned and several skeletal soldiers outside swiftly approached, standing at attention.
Open the coffin.