High Keep Fortress, once a mighty pass of humanity, was now guarded by Duke Sigismund's adjutant, Simon.
Not long ago, he had received news that Twilight Castle in the Imperial Capital had fallen. He was currently discussing with the other defenders how to adjust the fortress's internal defenses to deal with the Fungal Fortress army that might appear in their rear in the future.
As the demons were in the middle of discussion, a soldier walked in.
"My Lord Simon, there's something wrong with the coffin in the center of the fortress."
The soldier's report was brief and to the point. Simon immediately suspended the meeting and hurried over.
The coffin located at the center of the fortress was much larger than the ones the Empire's army had taken out.
Simon actually did not know its exact purpose. He only knew that before Duke Sigismund set out, he had repeatedly emphasized that Simon must protect this Stone Stele Coffin, which was why he was so tense.
When he arrived before the coffin, Simon immediately discovered that the runes on it, which had originally been silent, had all activated.
Seeing Simon arrive, a guard immediately stepped forward. "My Lord, we've guarded it day and night without the slightest lapse. Before the coffin was activated, there was nothing unusual around it."
Simon made no comment on that. He came closer and spread out his perception.
He did not find anything unusual, but that in itself was unusual.
This coffin was clearly operating at full power, yet it had not caused any strange phenomena. There was not even a ripple of magic power.
"What exactly is this thing used for?"
In truth, if Simon had possessed the [Inspiration] skill, he would have been able to see a soul storm shooting straight into the