Skill Extraction: Exploring Dungeons

[Contaminated Heart]

[Magic Materials]

[Color: Silver]

[Attributes: Slightly enhance Magic Stone Energy]

[Introduction: A normal creature infected by energy from the Abyss transforms into a monster, with its once blood-pumping heart becoming the core of Evil Energy.]

Kane looked at the three dark hearts with red energy cracks in his hand. This could be considered the most disgusting material he had ever encountered, but since they were silver, no matter how disgusting, he had to carefully collect them.

And those knights and soldiers fighting alongside Kane seemed completely oblivious to the magic items that the demons would turn into ashes and drop; they didn't react significantly to Kane and his team's actions.

It's uncertain whether it's a certain cognitive shield of the dungeon or perhaps the effect caused by the mist.

At this time, Longbei had already gathered his team and handed the magic equipment he just picked up to Kane for identification.

Kane received the magic equipment, which seemed to be the leg armor from the demon they just defeated.

Forged from dark heavy metal, its surface etched with unknown patterns, even the patterns themselves exuded a very sinister feeling.

[Evil Trample]

[Leg Armor]

[Color: Silver]

[Attributes: Moderately enhance Physical Defense]

[Skills: Evil Trample (Costs magic power to stomp the ground forcefully; evil energy will spread from beneath, dealing damage and slowing enemies.)]

[Introduction: A signature skill of War Demons, specially crafted armor for their burly legs, countless lives vanished under their feet.]

The attributes and skills of this equipment were quite suitable for Longbei, though only its specifications were not right.

Passing the equipment to Longbei, he took a modification stone and tapped on the leg armor, transforming it into a shape suitable for Longbei amidst a burst of radiance.

Once Longbei equipped the armor, everyone returned to the group.

At this moment Koblo approached: "Thank you all deeply for your assistance."

"No need for that, it's all for the peace of the world."

Subsequently, the largest team continued forward, with Kane and his companions trailing behind, ready to handle any formidable monsters that might appear.

It was a massive troop; civilians, soldiers, or even rangers patrolling nearby looked at Kane and his companions with eyes filled with admiration for the strong.

In this region, only those who could combat demons were regarded as strong.

During the later journey, the attacking monsters were merely small fry compared to the earlier ones, no longer featuring figures like War Demons.

Sporadically, assembling patrol squads appeared, indicating they had essentially entered the second line of defense.

Before long, they finally saw a stone-built dark fortress standing on the desolate plain not far away.

Before Kane and his team reached it, a squad of soldiers came to process the civilians, leading them into the second line of defense.

At this time, Koblo walked over.

"Captain Kane, please accompany me; I'll lead you into the fortress."

After speaking, he led them to the fortress's gates.

Approaching, it became apparent that the fortress's surface seemed coated with a layer of magical material, causing the fortress's outer walls to emit a faint eerie glow.

The fort walls were mounted with countless defensive artillery, though they were somewhat outdated devices. But then, even outdated defensive devices shouldn't be underestimated in their power.

"Captain Kane, please have your team wait here briefly; a priest will come to identify you, determining whether you're enemies aligned with the Abyss. For the fortress's safety, please understand."

Such a request was naturally no problem for Kane and his team, especially since this dungeon's situation had been battling demons for nearly 200 years.

No amount of caution could be deemed excessive, all understandable, since demons aren't all brutes, many are wicked and cunning ones.

Not long after, Koblo arrived with an old man in a white robe.

This elderly man wore a pure white robe adorned with green patterns. His chest and back bore a large green symbol, perhaps representing the deity they revered.

He came over and glanced at Kane and his team, then nodded satisfyingly: "More fresh blood joining the holy war, aiding us in resisting the demons. Brave young ones, stay where you are, don't resist. I will identify if you're wicked beings leaning towards the Abyss."

After speaking, he lifted the giant wooden staff he used as a walking stick, with a large pure white metal sphere embedded atop, resembling more of a melee giant hammer than a magic staff.

A faint glow emitted from it, which then swept across Kane and his team without causing any abnormal reactions.

"Alright, no issues, you may enter the fortress."

With that, he smiled at Kane and his teammates before leaving alone.

At this point, Koblo came up to say: "Captain Kane, please follow me; our commander wants to meet you."

Kane and his team entered the fortress, whose interior was not spacious, with various buildings crammed together, bustling with soldiers armored from head to toe.

Almost all these soldiers seemed to have magic power reactions, indicating they were the backbone in defending against demons.

Numerous squads could also be seen, dressed far more casually compared to soldiers, with varied equipment combinations and not patrolling around, but gathering to chat everywhere.

Following Koblo, they soon arrived at the tallest building within the fortress.

This should be the administrative center of the fortress, the only place where writing personnel could be seen.

Inside, many were engaged in disputes, with a massive map at the room's center, seemingly depicting the surrounding terrain.

"Captain Kane, please wait a moment; I'll report this."

Then Koblo rushed to the map beside a middle-aged burly man clad in silver-white armor, who was frowning intently at his sand table.

Upon hearing Koblo's report, he lifted his gaze to Kane and his team, then came towards them.

He reached Kane, extended a hand to shake his: "Hello, I am Commander Sakerem of this fortress. I deeply appreciate your support; my soldiers have informed me of your help along the way. I am thrilled about your willingness to volunteer for the holy war."

"Commander Sakerem, hello, I'm Kane, and these are my teammates. Protecting the world and resisting evil need not be spoken further."