Deep Night
Secret Department Apothecary Area
Han Dong, the newly appointed Secret Department apothecary, had been assigned to rest here.
Secretary Yan had considered the cubicle somewhat too small and its furnishings rather shabby, unbefitting Han Dong's "status," so he had invited him to rest in his own room, where they could also continue discussing the "rebels."
However, Han Dong tactfully declined, wishing to rest alone.
Inside the cubicle, Han Dong remained awake. He held the inheritance pearl that had fallen from Scholar Du's body in one hand while lying in bed and pondering several matters.
Removing the chains will undoubtedly be a massive undertaking. Besides Torqu's traits and my authority, it will require sufficient power to sustain it.
Tomorrow, I should borrow some manpower from the Grave Lord, or ask the Doctor for help. The Ministry of Works should be able to provide enough Steam Power.
Once it succeeds, I can fully enjoy the fruits of these past few months of effort... At the same time, it will be time to consider Door Opening.
Every point of talent I allocated should have a unique effect during Door Opening.
I'm quite looking forward to seeing what Door Opening in the Destiny System will be like. I'll strive to reach the level of a Primordial Body in one go, drawing on my experience opening the door in the Corpse Kingdom.
Just then.
The candle lamp by the bed flickered slightly. A black shadow flashed past, and something strange happened.
Rustle, rustle, rustle—strands of black hair, as though alive, seeped into the room through the gap in the window.
Like shed hair, all of it fell to the floor.
Once the pile of hair reached a certain thickness, something slowly rose from its center... As it rose, the candle flame in the