Kai moved through the silent corridors of the manor, his steps echoing in the vast emptiness left behind in Orlin's absence.
'Not that Orlin ever made much noise unless he was showing off. It was more his mana swirling around the place.'
The air still carried the scent of old parchment, dried herbs, and something distinctly magical. Faint remnants of his mentor's presence lingered in the foundation of the ancient building.
He wasn't sure what he was searching for. Maybe a message Orlin had left him. Maybe some hidden cache of knowledge that would tell him what to do next. Perhaps, Orlin just wished to keep him in the city for a little longer after his death. Whatever the case, Kai determined that he would listen to one of his master's last wishes and look everywhere before leaving the city.
Kai summoned every zombie he had from his shadows.
"Search the manor for anything magical. Make sure the place is kept clean while doing so."
The zombies shambled off in several directions.
