The look on the Elite Guard’s face was enough to convey the seriousness of the situation. The governor immediately sent for the Captain of the town guards to organize a defense.“We should help them out. Silver Springs will be reduced to rubble if the Elder Lich decides to cast his spells,” Count Gressil said, turning his Elite Guards. “Get to the gate and help the town guards reinforce the wall. Keep an eye on the horde, but do not engage unless I give the word.”The Elite Guards bowed to acknowledge the orders and rushed off to assist the town guards.“Count me in as well. The crypt can wait for now. We will come back for the atlas once the Elder Lich has been dealt with,” Ezra declared, ready to join the fight.But surprisingly enough, Tanya called them back, stopping them from walking away.“We need to retrieve the map right now!” she exclaimed in a frantic voice. “The undead are not attacking this town on a whim. They know the Atlas of Altamir is here and will do their worst to ca
While Count Gressil led the defense against the undead horde marching upon Silver Springs, Ezra and Tanya entered the Garden of Automatons, escorted by one of the town guards. The Garden of Automatons was a carefully curated labyrinth consisting of leafy green hedges and various kinds of exotic floral blossoms.It looked just like any other well-maintained garden, but the main highlights of this attraction weren’t the flowers and creepers. The Garden of Automatons showcased black and white marble statues of the most revolutionary mechanical contraptions designed in Silver Springs.Ezra and Tanya could see the towering sculptures peeping over the hedges as they walked down the leafy trail. There were statues of the first mechanical sentries, as well as the six-legged insectoids used for transport. And deeper inside the garden, they came across a statue of the legendary mechanical engineer Sir Adventus Halicomb, the man who had invented Valaria’s first aerial mode of transport: the Dra
As Ezra and Tanya entered the crypt, the doors slammed shut behind them, closing off their only exit.The Crypt of Reilor was the final resting place of the deceased from the Reeves bloodline and had been protected for generations. But now that Zepheroth had been freed from his eternal prison, his dark influence had cast an evil shadow on Valaria, corrupting the lands.It was still a mystery how the undead had managed to infiltrate the crypt and turn it into their territory, but Ezra was determined to wipe them all out.The Crypt of Reilor was built as a two-floor setup, with the first floor containing the ‘Chamber of Offerings’ and the bottom floor leading to ‘The Burial Chamber’ and ‘Chamber of Spirits’.As Ezra and Tanya took their first steps upon the cobbled floor, a foul stench wafted toward them, choking their nostrils. It smelled like something had recently died here and was left to rot for several days.Tanya retched but covered her mouth and nose with her hand to prevent hers
Ezra’s eyes lit up as he read the new notification. The Gunners in this world could only learn unique skills by obtaining special skill books or unlocking hidden objectives, making it difficult for beginners to unlock them. However, Ezra now had an easy shot at earning that sweet reward.The Dread Wolves rushed out of the shadows and poured into the chamber before Ezra could spare another thought. They were bigger than normal gray wolves but smaller than dire wolves. But what made them stand out was their moldy black fur and the V-shaped red patches on their chests.Sensing the threat, Ezra's spectral wolf raised its head and let out a fierce howl that terrified the undead canines, forcing them into a corner and giving Ezra just enough time to analyze them.[Dragon eye activated!][Target identified: Dread Wolf Forager.][Type: Carnivorous canines. (Undead)][Strengths: Dread Wolves are pack hunters who like isolating their prey and overwhelming larger beasts with their numbers. Their
“What happened? Are you alright?” Tanya rushed to Ezra’s side and slowly helped him to his feet.His creased forehead was covered in sweat and he looked pale and weak. As Tanya touched his forehead with the back of her palm, it singed her skin and she quickly pulled back. “You’re burning up!”“I…saw someone. A man wearing a black robe with coral red eyes and bony fingers.”The words were barely out of Ezra’s mouth when a fiery orb streaked over their heads and crashed into the wall behind them, scattering into sparks.“Divine Barrier!” Tanya hurriedly scrambled to her feet and pointed her open palms forward to conjure a shield of light.Zap! Crackle!Suddenly, a lightning bolt flashed across the bridge and struck the divine shield, causing it to flicker and buzz.“Goddess, grant me your strength!” Tanya knit her eyebrows and squeezed her creased forehead, pouring out all her magic power to reinforce the barrier of light. It was just enough to fortify its weakened core and stave off
Ever since Ezra and Tanya entered the crypt, a pair of ghastly green eyes had been observing their every move in silence. The Banshee knew her home had been invaded by outsiders, but she could not get close to them because of the sacred medallion hanging from Tanya’s neck.Ishani’s holy relic was the only thing that kept the wailing woman at bay, but Tanya knew a slight lapse in focus could spell disaster. Thus, even as Ezra prepared to enter the burial chamber, she continued chanting protective incantations to ward off evil spirits.“This is it then. Are you ready?” Ezra asked, turning to Tanya.“I can hear the Dread Wolves howling inside. And there is a good chance we might run into another Direlock as well. I need to prepare,” Tanya replied and then started drawing a runic circle in the air to cast her most powerful psychic protection spell.***Outside the town of Silver Springs, the dark fog had swallowed the grassy plains and it continued drifting toward the walls of the town.Co
The fearless Dread Wolf Warriors rushed at Ezra with their claws drawn and fangs bared. But before they could get within striking range, Ezra tossed his elemental grenade in their direction.As the glass sphere shattered, it sprayed the advancing Dread Wolves with icy cold water. However, this minor annoyance did nothing to impede their charge. Two of the youngest Dread Wolf warriors lunged at Ezra, but he was quick to leap back and dodge their claws as they ripped through the air. He followed it by swapping his ammunition and firing two Bone Slugs, which punched through their chests, knocking them down.“This is only the beginning,” Ezra whispered as he conjured another elemental grenade. This one had a sparkling blue core surrounded by foggy black clouds.Ferocious howls echoed inside the burial chamber as the rest of the Dread Wolves let their primal instincts take over. Dropping to the ground, they sprinted on all fours and jumped at Ezra.“Get the hell back!” Ezra shouted, tossin
Tanya was just checking the second coffin on her side when she heard Ezra’s suppressed groan. As she turned around, her face turned pale and her eyes widened in horror.Ezra’s lean figure was shrouded by a gray mist and a tarry black pool had formed under his feet, swallowing his shadow within its abyssal maw.“Lord Ezra!” She rushed to Ezra’s side to assist him, but Ezra put his hand out to stop her.“Don’t come near me!” he cried out. “I…have been cursed. It’s dangerous to get close.”As Ezra slowly turned around Tanya saw that his face was covered in open sores and there were blisters all over his neck.“How did this happen? What did you touch?” Tanya asked, her voice shaky and feeble.“I just lifted the lid off this coffin and looked inside,” Ezra replied, straining his throat. “I am sorry. I should have been more careful.”Tanya pointed her open right palm at Ezra and whispered, “Goddess, grant me your sight and allow me to see what ails your child. Selesa Alor Vamor.”A golden c