Chapter 668: Chapter 458: The Key to the Stars_2

“Indeed, it has dropped a rank, going from Tier 4 to Tier 3, huh?”

As he scrutinized the words in the attribute column, Leo Ray nodded thoughtfully and mused to himself, “Of course, for someone with the Golden Finger Talent like me, this naturally isn’t a problem. At least I can restore half of these weapons to their former sharpness.

However, considering their additional effects, even if they were completely restored, these weapons that are almost exclusively for the Dwarf Clan wouldn’t hold much significance.”

With a slight curl of his lips, Leo Ray continued to inspect the weapons.

Next, as his gaze fell on the latter half of the first sentence in the remark, his face suddenly lit up with surprise and delight.

Without a doubt, Leo Ray’s eyes were drawn to the words “Fine Steel Ingot” and “Blue Moonstone.”

“This is a weapon that has incorporated Fine Steel Ingots and Blue Moonstones? It’s important to know that right now, the most important and scarce resource needed for upgrading the Lord’s Mansion is these Fine Steel Ingots!”

At this sight, Leo Ray was overjoyed, “If I upgrade these numerous Dwarf Clan weapons and then dismantle them, doesn’t that mean my supply of Fine Steel Ingots will increase dramatically? This is the resource I have been longing for the most.”

Leo Ray nodded in satisfaction and thought to himself, “With this, upgrading the Mansion further and increasing the population and number of Recruitment Orders will be just a matter of days, perhaps even tonight!”

“In this case, with the addition of a brand new elite middle team, the combat power of the territory will undoubtedly be further strengthened!”

With these thoughts, and amidst his excitement, Leo Ray continued to ponder, “In addition, the Blue Moonstone is one of the two essential resources needed for upgrading the Illusory Vision Tower. I have to say, these Dwarf Clan weapons have really come in handy in terms of resources.”

Thinking this way, Leo Ray went to another weapon rack and casually opened the attribute column of a war hammer.

He found out that its name was [Blue Moon War Hammer], and likewise, it was forged with Fine Steel Ingots and Blue Moonstones.

Without any hesitation, Leo Ray stored all of these Dwarf Clan weapons into his Space Bracelet.

“A total of 50 Tier 3 battle axes and 50 Tier 3 war hammers? That’s just the right amount for a middle team.”

Nodding slightly, Leo Ray continued to explore the underground armory accompanied by Scarlett, Bianca White, and Red Night.

“Lord, there is another passage around the corner up ahead. Taylor is leading Gideon Black and the others in an investigation.”

After a while, Red Night’s crisp voice reached Leo Ray’s ears.

“Let’s go and take a look too.”

Nodding at Red Night, Leo Ray once again stepped forward.

In this way, following Red Night’s guidance, Leo Ray arrived at the corner at the end of the armory and noticed:

Before him was a spacious stone corridor, the Light Crystal Stones embedded in the walls were completely covered in a thick layer of dust, making the light dim and casting mottled shadows.

However, it was still clear that there were several rooms on both sides of the corridor.

Furthermore, varying degrees of brightness spilled out from the opened stone doors of the rooms, indicating that something was stored inside.

Upon seeing this, Leo Ray nodded to Red Night and the others, and then stepped inside.

Afterward, following an inspection, Leo Ray noticed:

These were all small warehouses.

In the end, Leo Ray found a total of 20,000 units of Light Crystal Stones and 200 units of Demon Energy Luminous Crystals.

“Not bad at all. Light Crystal Stones are not only important resources for upgrading the Light Healing House but also serve as a source of illumination. As for the Demon Energy Luminous Crystals that can store magical power, they are absolutely essential artifacts for instantly activating Magic Cannons!”

Nodding slightly, Leo Ray, guided by Taylor and the others, arrived in the last room at the end of the corridor.

Looking around, the room was completely empty, and from the thick layers of dust and cobwebs in the corners, it was evident that nothing had been stored here.

“Reporting to Lord, in our investigation of this empty room, we found this.”

Immediately afterward, Taylor bowed slightly and respectfully handed over an ancient-looking large key, then said, “I speculate that when the Dwarf City was attacked in the past, the locals hastily moved the other valuables from here, unintentionally leaving this key behind.”

“There might indeed be such a possibility. Maybe it is because they left behind something even more precious.”

Smiling faintly, Leo Ray received the heavy key from Taylor.After careful observation, Leo Ray noticed.

This metallic key, the size of a palm, was deep blue in color and adorned with golden embellishments, resembling a scene of the vast night sky.

Moreover, a golden gemstone the size of a thumbnail was embedded at the handle of the key, faintly shimmering with the magical gleam.

“It’s quite a peculiar key.”

At this point, Leo Ray opened the attribute column of the key.

[Name: Key of the Starry Sky]

[Belonging Race: Dwarves]

[Function: ???]

[Remark: A magical key from the Dwarf Clan of Furnace Castle City, with an unclear background and function. However, it can be confirmed that this item is not dangerous at all.]

“So the name is [Key of the Starry Sky].”

Closing the key’s attribute panel, a thoughtful expression involuntarily appeared on Leo Ray’s face.

He murmured in his heart, “But just like [Eternal Night Magic Box], [Wind and Cloud Wings], and [Titan’s Eye], the functions are unclear. Could there be some latent connection between these items?”

After pondering for a moment, Leo Ray seemed to have thought of something, as the [Eternal Night Magic Box], glowing with a strange cold light, appeared in his other palm.

Subsequently, after some attempts, Leo Ray discovered.

This [Key of the Starry Sky] had no reaction with the [Eternal Night Magic Box], clearly not the key to opening this mysterious box.

“Forget it, let’s keep it first.”

Raising his eyebrows slightly, the two mysterious objects in Leo Ray’s hand flashed and returned to the Space Bracelet.

After that, the party confirmed that there were no more mysteries or items in this underground space and returned to the castle ruins.

Then, under Leo Ray’s command, his subordinates investigated the castle ruins again but found nothing more.

As for the other parts of the city, they had long turned into a giant pit, and there was no need to investigate further.

“Alright, our gains this time have been quite bountiful. Since there are no other discoveries, let’s leave. It’s time to return to our territory.”

Nodding at his subordinates, Leo Ray spoke.

And so, accompanied by gusts of wind.

By the time his party appeared dusty and tired from the abandoned mine, the sky was filled with sunset glow.

At this moment, Leo Ray, bathing in the setting sun, took a deep breath of fresh mountain air, feeling refreshed and invigorated.

He then nodded to Taylor to seal the cave entrance with rocks once again.

Although they had already explored the ruins of the Immortal Gate’s Furnace Castle City, it was still uncertain whether they would need this place in the future.

After sealing the entrance completely, Leo Ray, who had reunited with Serena and Stella, led his subordinates to a hidden spot beneath a cliff.

Without a doubt, after having an encounter with the mysterious organization’s powerful fighters, it was safer to return with the Returning Crystal.

Next, after gesturing for Taylor, Gideon Black, Serena Clark, Stella Clark, Scarlett, Bianca White, Abigail, and Amelia to gather around him, Leo Ray crushed the Returning Crystal in his hand.

The following second, a familiar blue curtain of light rose and enveloped the entire party.

In a blink of an eye, accompanied by a burst of blinding light.

When the solid feeling of their feet touching the ground reappeared.

Leo Ray found himself, along with the main force of his subordinates, back in the familiar territory.

Next, it was time to count the spoils of this expedition!