We've reached the Southern Continent? It seems a day later than expected... The Golden Dream must have veered off course after its last encounter with The Black Emperor...
Abner set down the long-handled scythe he had just made. After a moment's thought, he said, "I still have a few things to take care of. I'll teleport back to Gurain with you this afternoon."
Teleportation is expensive, after all. Might as well save what I can... And the Edwards-Braine Teleportation Technique can theoretically carry up to three people.
Vice Admiral Iceberg Edwina nodded. "I need to buy a few things anyway."
After chatting a little longer, Edwina used a Secret Art to conceal herself and left Fragrant Manor alone for Bayam City.
Once Abner confirmed she had gone, he blew the Copper Whistle Jane had left him, summoning her Messenger. He handed the newly made, long-handled black scythe to the nearly four-meter-tall Bone Messenger that emerged from the void.
``` "Name: Cursed Scythe
"Appearance: A giant long-handled scythe with a huge crescent-shaped blade.
"Abilities: The blade is exceptionally sharp. It can easily tear through ordinary steel plate armor and, when swung at full force, can even cut through a Zombie's skin.
"Creatures cut by the blade are cursed and transformed into the scythe's servants—puppets resembling Werewolves, controlled by the scythe's owner. Their lifespans are very short.
"The wielder gains powerful self-healing abilities and is difficult to kill, even if their heart is pierced.
"Negative effects: On every Full Moon or Blood Moon night, the blade must be coated with enough fresh blood to drain one person. Otherwise, it will turn on its wielder and drain their blood.
"In addition, the wielder's desire to kill and thirst for blood increase with continued contact with the scythe. On Full Moon or Blood Moon