Petty began to oversee the classification and selection of supplies, directing them to the warehouse.
Meanwhile, Fonggha replaced the skeletal soldiers stationed in Pigman village with second tier units, while the first tier soldiers accompanied him back to their territory for upgrading.
The Lord's Manor and the Throne of Bones both provided enhancements to marching speed, significantly reducing the time consumed during their travels.
By around 2:00 in the afternoon, the large contingent had returned to their domain.
What shall we do with this burden? Anya remarked, directly dragging Nigo down.
She appeared somewhat impatient with the incumbrance.
He may still prove useful.
Have fireblade arranged for him to be confined, Fongo suggested.
Understood.
Anya replied curtly, taking Nigo to seek out Fireblade.
Fonggho continued to direct the skeletons to unload the furniture in the designated area.
Items such as nightstands and wardrobes were not particularly marketable in the regional channel.
After listing, only a few could be sold in a day with most allocated for use by the Pigmen and the newly joined Rabbit Folk.
After IRL prepared lunch for Fongghow and Petty, they began to work on the latest blueprints.
This time they had acquired three crafting blueprints.
Marching tent blueprint, tanning rack blueprint, and improved leather boots blueprint.
The marching tent was of no immediate use as the skeletal army had no need for it even in the wilderness.
The focus would be on crafting the latter two items.
Tanning rack, 12 wood, three iron, three metal parts.
Description: Capable of transforming ordinary beast hides into thick, durable leather.
Once again, a fundamental material has been transformed into a sophisticated crafting tool.
With ample resources at hand, the creation commenced.
The 100fold amplification has been triggered, yielding 101 tanning racks.
In a swift motion, a singular tanning rack materialized before Fongo.
Tanning rack placement workers 01.
Raw materials beast hides 2.
Production: Thick, durable leather.
description.
Through repeated processing, ordinary beast hides are transformed into superior thick, durable leather.
Indeed, it was as anticipated.
Fortunately, this was a crafting blueprint, and the triggering of the 100fold amplification resulted in the immediate acquisition of 101 tanning racks.
Upon stepping outside the territory, he selected 101 laboring skeletons from the lumbering area.
He instructed them to commence the upgrading of leather using the tanning racks.
At this moment, observing the number of skeletons indicated a concerning shortage of labor within the territory.
Once the issues with the crushed skull tribe were resolved, he would need to procure additional slaves to expand the population within the territory.
It was impractical to rely solely on laboring skeletons for all tasks.
He assigned the 40 rabbit women slaves he had purchased to various duties.
In addition to maintaining cleanliness within the territory, they were allocated to the ranch, farm, and stable.
The advantage of laboring skeletons lies in their lack of physical limits, allowing them to remain in a continuous state of work.
However, after sewing and watering the crops, much of their time was spent merely guarding.
Thus, it was challenging to showcase their strengths in places like farms and ranches, which led him to delegate those tasks to the rabbit folk.
After arranging the tanning racks, he continued to examine the improved leather boots.
Improved leather boots, thick durable leather 3, spun thread 2, metal parts 2.
Chapter 107.
The golem of stone, enhanced leather boots, tough leather x3, twine x2, metal parts x2.
Twine is a general term that encompasses both hemp and cotton threads.
Although he possesses the metal parts, the tough leather requires processing through a tanning rack to yield a finished product.
The crafting shall commence now, despite the early hour.
An unsettling sense of impending danger looms in his mind due to the recent encounter with the skull crushing foe.
In the ensuing hours, Fong Ho once again opened the Lord's book to examine the newly acquired map.
This map had been purchased the previous day from the Manom Tavern, pinpointing a location southwest of the Mana Market, known as the Mysterious Cave.
Should they set forth immediately, there would be ample time to return to the territory before nightfall, the expedition would mirror the previous one, comprising an army of 50,000 troops with Ana accompanying him.
Given the cave's nature, he ensured they were well equipped with torches.
Upon returning to his chamber, a divine presence descended upon a skeleton soldier, and with a grand procession, they departed the territory once more.
3 hours later, Fong Hao and his companions finally arrived at the entrance of the enigmatic cave as indicated by the map.
Contrary to Fong Ha's expectations, this cave did not manifest as a simple opening in the mountain side.
Rather, it revealed a vast pit approximately 5 m in diameter descending into the earth.
It appeared less like a naturally occurring formation and more like a chasm resulting from seismic upheaval.
Standing before the gaping m, an unsettling chill emanated from within, instilling a profound discomfort.
Has anyone documented this location? When was the blueprint sold? Anjam used, peering down into the abyss.
To her it appeared merely as a geological anomaly unworthy of the expenditure of one warfire coin.
Fong Hao, disregarding her remarks, gazed downward as well.
Below lay a pool of water, the origins of which remained uncertain, whether it was from the original mountainside or accumulated rainfall.
The banks of the pool were encrusted with mossy stones and in the dark depths.
A narrow path leading further into the cave could be faintly discerned.
Construct a rope ladder.
We shall descend.
Fongo commanded with authority, upholding the principle of frugality.
Fongo ensured that the skeletal troops were laden with numerous carts, ready to carry any spoils they might acquire.
This time was no different.
Over a 100 carts were prepared, equipped with hemp ropes.
Upon hearing Fongo's orders, the skeletons began nodding the ropes to fashion a ladder.
Once everything was in place, they ignited their torches and commenced their descent along the rope ladder into the cavern.
The flames illuminated the surroundings, revealing indeed a passage leading deeper into the cave beside the pool.
Ah, goodness.
Anja's exclamation from behind startled Fong Hao, causing him to shudder, nearly dropping his torch.
Why are you, a being of the undead, so anxious? Anja retorted, amused.
People can frighten people.
What are you doing? Fongghao replied with mild irritation.
I merely wish to inquire if this was heuned by human hands.
Anja said, running her fingers along the stonewall.
Fonggha approached the cave wall, scrutinizing it with great care.
It is indeed apparent that traces of certain tools remain, yet they do not seem to be entirely hune.
Rather, they resemble pre-existing openings that have been artificially expanded.
It appears that there may indeed be something of significance within.
Fongghao nodded in agreement.
Exploration, how delightful.
And Jiao responded with enthusiasm.
If there is any danger, you must retreat first.
Fong Hao cautioned from the side.
After all, he relied on his divine intervention.
While the rest of his forces consisted solely of skeletal soldiers.
Should Jia encounter peril, it would truly be perilous.
Fonhow certainly did not wish for her to end up like Nelson s skeletal hero.
"Oh, very well," and Ja replied nonchalantly.
There were nearly a hundred skeletal soldiers descending while the skeletal ogres, due to their immense size, could not possibly follow.
The remaining skeletal soldiers stayed behind a guard.
In case of any real danger, it was prudent to be prepared.
With everything in readiness, the two ventured into the cave, accompanied by a hundred skeletal soldiers.
The cavern was dim and profound with flickering flames casting an orange glow upon the walls.