The timing for gathering cannot be too early or too late. Too early, and the Nightmare Dust has not yet begun to condense; too late, and changes in the moon phase will cause the Nightmare Dust to start evaporating. It must be completed during the period around the peak of the moon phase window.
The Duke ran through these numbers in his mind several times. Three days was not too tight, but wasting time was not an option either.
Within three days, he needed to confirm the terrain around the manor ruins, find the types of plants suitable for the growth of Nightmare Dust, and plan the gathering route.
Most importantly, before the safety house dissipated, he needed to find the route back to the basement.
