He felt happy when he knew that the item he received from Jagu was a Rare item.
However, even after reading its description, he still couldn't figure out its purpose.
So, he continued to read about the other four Special item descriptions that he got from the mission.
⇒ Slowing Flow Hourglass: 1
Item Rank: Special.
[Description: An hourglass with the ability to slow down time when the player is in danger.]
⇒ Secret Veil: 1
Item Rank: Special.
[Description: A fabric that can reveal secret paths or hidden objects when the player wears it under the light of the full moon.]
⇒ Shard of Vision: 1
Item Rank: Special.
[Description: A crystal fragment that can reveal visions of the future, but using it comes with risks to the player who uses it.]
⇒ Feather Charm: 1
Item Rank: Special.
[Description: A slightly charred but glowing feather that grants its user good luck and one chance to escape death.]
The items he obtained turned out to be very useful in dangerous situations—except for one.
"Damn it. What kind of item is this? Shard of Vision? What risk?" he muttered, furrowing his brows in frustration.
Closing his screen, he decided that he wouldn't use the Shard of Vision unless it was absolutely necessary.
***
This morning, he woke up and immediately got ready to go to Drogo Palace.
He expressed his desire to visit the palace to see what a palace looks like in Finding Objects, and Milo invited him to go there together. She will deliver the Dewdrop Elixir they obtained yesterday to the palace.
But in truth, he simply wanted to learn more about the ins and outs of the palace and all its details to avenge his uncle's death.
Dressed in a simple black shirt and pants that matched the color of his hair and eyes, with his sword hanging at his waist, he headed to the apartment parking lot.
Jagu, of course, didn't want to come along. He was still lazing around in the room, which he now considered far more comfortable.
Milo was already waiting for him in the parking lot. She was dressed simply in a white t-shirt and dark blue pants, paired with a long, dark blue jacket.
She also wore a pair of black boots, with her spiked whip hanging at her waist, making her look both incredibly cool and undeniably striking.
"Good morning, Ash. Are you ready to leave now?" she asked, flashing a sweet smile.
He felt a little nervous seeing the beautiful woman smile at him, but he still managed to reply, pretending to stay cool, "Yes, we can leave now."
They got into the jeep and headed straight to Drogo Palace. While driving, Milo explained what they would face inside the palace.
"In the palace, we'll encounter many knights who serve under the highest-ranking leaders of Drogo Castle. There will also be plenty of government officials. As much as possible, we need to remain polite to avoid any conflict inside the palace," Milo explained.
"Are The Unveilers not part of the hierarchy of Drogo Castle's government?" Ash asked, still unclear about the situation in this place.
"We're included, but The Unveilers tend to lean more toward the desire for freedom compared to the knights and the officials," she answered.
"Why?"
"Of course, because we constantly face danger at all times, while the knights just sit around in the castle and wait for The Unveilers to bring them items from their quests," Milo chuckled.
"Then what about ordinary people who want to register a quest?"
"They just submit it directly to the headquarters, to Sherina. Oh, you should also register your quest so you can level up faster," she said.
He nodded. "Okay, I'll do it," he said while gazing at the palace that had started to appear ahead of them.
The palace didn't have an extravagant structure, but it covered an expansive area, including its beautifully arranged and well-maintained gardens.
A variety of flowers bloomed there—roses, tulips, lavender, and more—all blossoming in vibrant colors.
Ash looked at the flowers, feeling somewhat confused.
'Why would Drogo plant so many flowers?'
The rows of blooming flowers lined the path leading to the palace, filling the air with a fragrant scent.
Milo, noticing him staring at the flowers with a dumbfounded expression, chuckled.
"These flowers are planted because they can be sold. There's demand from wealthy people and neighboring castles. Also, Drogo wants to keep his concubines happy."
"Concubines?"
At last, there was something different—something that revealed a weakness in this castle's governance.
"Yes. Drogo has a whole tower dedicated to his concubines. There are probably around thirty of them there."
"Thirty?" Ash's mouth fell open in shock.
Milo chuckled.
"Everyone has their weaknesses. He's a good leader, but he can't resist beautiful women."
He turned to look at Milo, who was also a beautiful and striking woman. 'Why wasn't she one of the concubines?'
She noticed his gaze and chuckled again. "No, becoming a concubine is not something anyone is forced into. And I am one of those who do not want to become a concubine."
"Oh, sorry," he said nervously while scratching the back of his head, even though it wasn't itchy.
"It's okay," she said as she parked her jeep in the parking space provided in front of the palace gate.
She then stepped out of the vehicle, followed by Ash. They walked toward a few guards stationed at the gate.
The guards immediately recognized Milo and promptly opened the gate for her.
While thanking them, she and Ash entered the palace, and the gate was immediately closed behind them.
What he saw inside the palace was entirely different from what he had seen on the outside.
All the buildings were painted white, giving them a very elegant and graceful appearance. Various decorative plants were displayed here and there, accompanied by colorful flowers, with shades of blue being the most dominant.
Four towers stood on the left and right sides of the structure, and the large windows occupied almost the entire walls of each floor.