What is this fruit called? Fong Hao inquired.

Red fruit, I replied.

Ah, it seems it's named after the color of its skin.

Please have some as well.

We have gathered so many.

Just the two of us cannot possibly consume them all before they spoil.

Fun House said softly, offering the fruit to IR.

They had brought back several hundred baskets from the orc tribe, each containing at least 20 fruits.

Just the two of them could not possibly eat them all before they went bad.

I carefully accepted the fruit, glanced at Fonggha, and took a bite.

Instantly, the sweet juice flooded her mouth.

Thank you, master, I said as she swallowed the fruit, displaying a satisfied smile.

Fungho smiled slightly.

Well then, if you enjoy them, feel free to indulge a bit more.

Having finished speaking while grasping the recruitment scroll, he stepped outside.

Rather than indulging in the fruits of this realm, he preferred to utilize the scroll to summon his very first hero.

Exiting the lord's wooden cabin, he noticed the dimming sky with a solitary moon hanging high above.

Fong how clutched the hero recruitment scroll, his mind meandering through thoughts of ancient legendary generals.

Suddenly, he recognized that this was not a world where such figures could manifest.

It was but a fleeting dream.

He could only hope for the emergence of a hero of higher rank, unparalleled in strength, a mighty warrior invincible in battle.

With such a champion by his side, he could complacently embrace the life of a languid lord.

Ah, it seemed he was already quite the slothful ruler.

Do you wish to use this faction's hero recruitment scroll? Upon use, you may randomly summon one hero from this faction.

Taking a deep breath, he declared his intent to proceed.

Immediately, the scroll in his hand emanated a soft glow, dissipating slowly as if the parchment itself were consumed by fire.

In the next moment, a complex array materialized upon the ground before him.

Bathed in an orange radiance, a figure began to rise gradually from the earth.

Astonishing a golden legend.

As the light faded, a tall emaciated silhouette manifested before him.

Successful recruitment.

Necromancer Nelson, orange tier 7 hero.

Chapter 51.

The first hero.

As the brilliance faded, the figure of the Lich Nelson emerged.

Standing at over one 8 m tall, his form was somewhat stooped, resembling that of an elderly man.

Unlike ordinary skeletal soldiers, he did not appear bare.

Instead, he was adorned in a rather fine robe, leaning upon a staff.

Fonggho observed him, and Nelson, in turn, scrutinized Fong Ho.

He could hardly fathom that the being who had roused him from the void was, in fact, a human.

This seemed to defy the established order.

What was to follow? Should he serve a human? Yet it appeared that his abilities were ills suited for such a task.

The loyalty of Lich Nelson towards you has decreased by 10 points.

Current loyalty 60.

The system notification jolted Fong How into awareness.

He thought to himself, "What on earth? I have done nothing.

Yet my loyalty has diminished.

" Clearing his throat, he spoke.

I am Lord Fong How.

Welcome to your service, Mr.

Nelson.

Nelson hastily bowed, acknowledging the Lord.

Indeed, Fongghao nodded slightly.

Nelson straightened up and surveyed the surroundings of the territory, curiously inquiring, "Do you not feel any fear upon seeing me, my lord?" He referred to his skeletal form.

It was known that in this world most beings were reluctant to engage with the undead.

Fong Hao, being so youthful, displayed an extraordinary composure in response to his appearance.

With a gentle smile, Fong Ho replied, "The god of the undead accepts the faith of all his followers.

" This phrase had been gleaned from a skeletal merchant, and he had retained it in his memory, finding it rather impressive.

Nelson s demeanor shifted, and he bowed once more, stating, "I have met the Lord.

May you grow powerful and eternal.

" The loyalty of Lich Nelson towards you has increased by 20 points.

Current loyalty 80.

Haha.

There is no need for such formality.

Nelson, the territory is still in its developmental phase, and I shall greatly rely on your abilities in the future.

Fongghao responded with a smile, secretly reing in the effectiveness of his discourse.

He resolved to employ similar phrases when other undead joined his ranks, thus averting fluctuations in loyalty.

Seizing the opportunity, Funhow examined Nelson s attributes.

Lich Nelson, orange tier 7 hero alignment undead template orange racial traits undead hollow framework weakness to light legion talent arcane storm range command mage commander skills royal funeral organ collector organ museum scholar deceptive reaper lavish burial arcane revival inherent abilities mastery of the dark domain advanced arcane proficiency advanced tactical acumen.

Advanced command expertise.

Arcane storm commands troops to increase total magic capacity by 35 and enhances magic recovery by 15.

Range command increases the attack power of range troops by 15.

Mage commander increases the attack power of mage troops by 25.

Royal funeral.

The holders of the secrets of rebirth.

The scholar from the funeral ritual society are adept at cleansing your remains, extracting organs, dehydrating, reshaping, casting spells, and preserving.

Organ collector.

The sealed organ jars will not be limited in quantity.

Organ museum scholar.

Possessing the architectural blueprint for the organ museum.

Upon recruiting a hero, the blueprint is automatically unlocked.

Deceptive grim reaper.

As long as he desires, the deceased shall become immortal.

Grand burial.

Earth-based magic where the frenzied soil envelopes the enemy, imprisoning and compressing them into mud.

Arcane resurgence.

Magic points can be replenished at any moment.

Description: The possessor of ancient knowledge, the guardian of immortal secrets.

This diverged somewhat from Fongo's initial thoughts.

He intended to recruit a hero of great marshall prowess, but unexpectedly enlisted a necromancer instead.

Upon reviewing the attributes, it appeared to be a civil position previously responsible for conducting royal funerals.

To be frank, Fong Ho felt an increasing distance from the living.

Yet, the path of the undead seemed to be expanding before him.

Of course, a civil position does not imply weakness.

It merely reflects a greater focus on development and internal affairs.

Nelson belonged to the category of funeral heroes.

additionally possessing a simple earth spell.

The spell grand burial seemed more suited for the final resting process.

"What type of building is the organ museum?" Nelson Fongha inquired once more.

Nelson's attributes were quite clear, but the organ museum's blueprint lacked detailed explanation.