Soon after, Edgar Frost's ship began to descend. The moment it touched the atmosphere, it shook the entire planet, so much that Jake couldn't help but wonder how Edgar even managed to assemble the thing without blowing it up. But of course, everything had already been planned in advance.
Behind the ship were hordes of healthy vampires, most of them skilled workers and people eager to get to work. As the vessel came down, its full structure began to take shape—an enormous metallic capsule, radiating heat and pulsing like it was alive. It also carried a strange odor, but that wasn't an issue for Jake; he had chosen this spot specifically with all of that in mind.
The rumble of machines and trucks roared to life behind him. The merchants and workers, who brought their own gear, cheered as the ship finally landed and its thrusters powered down. With a loud hiss, a massive hatch opened.
