Land Deed

basement.

The walls filled with corpses were not meant to be a barrier, but rather were placed there intentionally.

The goal is just one thing.

This wall of corpses creates the atmosphere of an "underground cemetery".

It increases the total amount of Yin Energy in the Underground Area, creates a better environment for pathogenic fungi, and is conducive to the cultivation of Ghoul.

It wasn't just the residence of Han Dong and his group.

Other buildings have basements with similar structures, but you have to dig deeper to find the underground passageways.

Han Dong's residence is separated from the main residence by only one wall.

In addition, the basement passages have a strong polluted smell, and most people don't know where they lead. Without sufficient intelligence, no team would recklessly venture deep into them.

Han Dong went to the basement alone.

The previously blocked wall was reopened, revealing a passage filled with the smell of pollution.

"As expected... this leads directly to the [Ghoul Factory]."

When Han Dong walked along the passage covered with fungi to the end, a solid stone wall that was difficult to destroy blocked the way, with a small keyhole in it.

If some reckless person were to break through the stone wall with brute force, it would attract a tidal wave of Ghoul to devour them.

As for Han Dong...

Knock knock knock!

He only tapped the stone wall lightly.

Less than two minutes later, the stone wall immediately flipped open.

The "Dr. Swollen," whose head was about three times the size of a normal person's, stood in the inner passage, bowing slightly and rubbing his small hands to welcome Han Dong's arrival.

When the detection device detected an intrusion and further confirmed it to be the "Yellow Robe Emissary," Dr. Swollen immediately dropped what he was doing.

He mounted his Ghoul mount and headed to where Han Dong had knocked on the door.

A Ghoul mount with tubes inserted into its skull and chains around its neck was leading him behind.

"Is the Grand Lord not down there?"

"No... Your Lord Emissary, please come in quickly. Let's talk in my private laboratory, lest someone overhears us."

The modified Ghoul mount is quite nice; Soft Pad was added to the groove on its back to serve as a seat, and its climbing speed is comparable to that of an ordinary horse.

Inside a laboratory reinforced with multiple iron gates

The huge blackboard was covered with diagrams illustrating the human body. Each area was connected by dotted lines, and the organs were described in detail, forming a systematic diagram of the human body.

The lab table was covered with conical flasks, alcohol lamps, funnels, and beakers.

The glass display cases on both sides contain various experimental drugs and related live experimental samples.

Dr. Swollen's desk was piled high with all sorts of documents and drafts... most of them were research materials on ' Ghoul '.

However, this kind of closed-door approach naturally has certain limitations.

As Han Dong touched these familiar experimental instruments, he couldn't help but recall some things from his life.

"Is Your Lord Emissary also skilled in experimentation?"

Han Dong did not answer directly, but pointed to one of the distillers.

"There's something wrong with your simple distillation apparatus. The distillation separation effect probably isn't very good, right? Purity is very important."

You can make your own multi-stage distillation apparatus using a crucible, a distillation furnace, and 2-4 U-shaped tubes. You will also need to add a uniform heat transfer layer to the entire apparatus to maintain a constant temperature.

This greatly improves the efficiency of distillation and purification.

"Sir!!"

Han Dong's words directly pinpointed the crux of the problem.

"Dr. Swollen," who was already considered a junior colleague, held Han Dong in even higher esteem.

"Once I have complete control over this place, I will find a way to get you some brand-new experimental equipment from the Holy City... The related research will also be changed, and there is no need to only conduct research on ' Ghoul '."

The crow people and other strange and wicked creatures outside the city are all worthy of study.

Additionally, if feasible, I also plan to build an alchemy workshop... We can discuss the details later."

Upon hearing that the Lord Emissary was going to provide him with brand-new experimental equipment for alternative research, Dr. Swollen became excited, and his cerebral cortex began to twitch.

Dealing with Ghoul every day is really too boring... If it weren't for the Grand Lord's coercion, he would have quit long ago.

"Alright! Thank you, Your Lord Emissary."

Because Han Dong mentioned the need to study the "Crow People" in his statement.

Gaa gaa gaa~~

The glove on his left arm immediately disintegrated, revealing him as a crow-man with a pitiful appearance.

"Please, please don't examine me... I'm afraid of pain."

This Duoze Crow is a real coward; he promised to die, but he completely forgot about it.

Han Dong explained simply, "Research doesn't necessarily mean binding you to the lab bench. It's just a simple check to see if there's anything that can be optimized."

"Oh, thank you for bringing people."

"If I can take over this place, I can consider relocating your Crowman Tribe here as well... Now that you have undergone anthropomorphic changes, you should be able to adapt to the human way of life."

"Hmm... I'll relay the idea of bringing people here to the clan leader. Speaking of which, bringing people here... this place is terrifying!"

"Dr. Swollen" stared at the crow-man from the side.

His mind involuntarily conjured up images of a sumptuous roasted crow feast, making his mouth water... Duoze Crow, who trembled with fear.

"Haha, you cowardly crow."

He was amused by the cowardly appearance of the Duoze Crow and showed a rare smile.

When discussing the issue of 'occupation'.

The professor, who was drooling over roasted crows, also thought of something important.

"... By the way! Your Lord Emissary... you should have received the 'land deed' by now, right?"

"What land deed?"

Dr. Swollen looked surprised. "Hmm!? The Lord Emissary doesn't know about 'land deeds'... This is a bit troublesome! Are you not busy right now, sir?"

"No rush, we'll plan to officially enter the castle tomorrow."

"That's fine. Let me tell you about the 'land title'."

Even if you kill the Grand Lord, you won't gain actual control of this place... After all, this is another great man's territory.

Two hundred years ago, humanity had lost control of the world.

The Land System, drafted by the "Old Kings," divided the world into regions according to different levels and functions.

Ordinary mountains, forests, plains, wastelands, rivers, etc., are considered low-level land and do not require land deeds.

As for the former human activity areas, due to their abundant 'resources', they could be developed into corresponding areas of believers, which was of great significance to the "Old King".

Manors, towns, large tribes, and other small-scale areas were classified as medium-sized lands and were claimed by the "old kings" in the form of land deeds.

Only by obtaining the "land deed" can one gain control over the area.

The current "land deeds" of the Stuart Grand Manor should be stored in the Depths of the castle's treasury... their value is even greater than the life of the Grand Lord.

And the land deed was paired with the old king's..."

It is taboo to utter the name of the former king.

Dr. Swollen can only write "MO" in his notebook and pair it with the mark "Withered Hand".

This is to represent this "former king".