Unholy Player

First, Adyr checked the shop for materials to expand the stone basin inside the artificial cave. It only needed sand and gravel with a high mineral concentration, most of which he had already brought back from the other world. The only extra tools he ordered were a few sturdy shovels to make it easier to deepen and widen the basin so the Cragfin Sentinels would have more space to swim.

Next, he focused on preparing a habitat for the Emberdart Minnows. These Sparks thrived in intense heat and fed on active flames, which didn’t match the Twilight Land’s cool, calm atmosphere. But Adyr already had a plan, and the player shop offered exactly what he needed.

"I didn’t think I’d actually find one of these," Adyr laughed as he stared at the screen.

It was a massive crematorium—a large industrial furnace designed for incinerating bodies. He hadn’t expected the government shop to stock one of these, and once again, its vast inventory left him impressed.

The crematorium was ideal. Adyr’s plan was to bury it in one of his islands and build a natural-looking underground cave for the fire lizards inside it. Powered by gas, it was also extremely easy to maintain. The shop even supplied the fuel canisters. Without hesitating, he purchased the crematorium and all other things at a 50% discount for 125 merit and got to work.

First, he descended to the logistics floor to pick up all the materials. Back in his room, he stepped into his Sanctuary and began.

He started with the simple task: he dug deeper into the artificial cave’s stone basin, widening it carefully with a shovel until it had enough surface area. Then he scattered mineral-rich rocks and soil across the bottom. By the time he was done, the basin was broad and deep enough for the Cragfin Sentinels to drift comfortably.

While Adyr worked, Duskrend hung from the ceiling overhead, its dark crystal wings slightly unfurled as it watched him with quiet interest.

When that was finished, his energy body glided toward another part of the Sanctuary. Across the clearing where his roosters roamed and crowed endlessly, he reached the empty far corner of the island. Here, he began to dig.

He dug a pit deep enough to fit the crematorium entirely underground. After lowering the heavy, metal furnace into the hole, he layered heat-resistant stones inside and scattered special sands designed to melt slowly into glowing channels. This would create a contained volcanic chamber. Once that was set up, he refilled the hole with soil until only the furnace’s opening remained visible at ground level.

Finally, he attached a gas canister, ignited the furnace, and adjusted its flow. Flames roared inside immediately, rising against the metal walls.