Lis disregarded Stran's expression and focused all his attention on the precious materials before him.
After arranging everything with Uncle Joyce, Lis was ready to leave Ice Peak City.
But since he had come all this way, he couldn't leave without some form of reward.
Lis didn't plan to ask for any of Dillon Kingdom's magic items, thinking that even the collection of the Ice Castle Palace couldn't compare to that of the Judgement Flame Magic Workshop's warehouse.
Therefore, it seemed better to let Stran prepare some metallic materials characteristic of Dillon Kingdom.
Stran had prepared so many!
There was no presence of ordinary metals at all.
Well-forged cold iron blocks emitting a faint glow, Star Sand with its vivid flashes, and the brightly colored, pure Red Copper, among others.
These were all relatively precious special magic metals, more esteemed than ordinary copper and iron mines, having a higher affinity for extraordinary power and extensively used in the forging of low to middle level magic equipment and even in top-tier forgings.
These materials filled more than half of the cases.
Although there were many, the most valuable items before Lis were not these, but treasures stored in other distinctive iron boxes.
Lis opened a wooden box placed at the very top, lifting the lid to reveal a standard rectangular piece of silver metal.
He gently picked it up, finding this silver metal weighed only half as much as iron of the same volume.
Applying some force with his fingers, Lis only left a shallow mark on the metal.
The magic flowed smoothly within this silver metal, almost feeling no resistance or obscurity.
It was indeed Mithril!
Mithril, as a highly precious magic metal, appeared silver-white and was a metal firmer than steel yet light as a feather.
It was said to have been discovered and named by Dwarves, meaning "mysterious silver."
This was because, apart from divine artifacts and some unique existences, Mithril had the highest magic affinity of all metals.
Almost all high-level magic equipment includes some Mithril to enhance the equipment's magic affinity.
Beyond forging magic equipment, Mithril was also an indispensable material in many magic studies, used in high-level magic puppets, magic arrays, and more.
While having such wide applications, the production of Mithril was quite rare, only found in a few companion mines of magic metals.
This was why Mithril was so precious, rarely traded for Gold Coins; people usually bartered it for treasures of equivalent value.
Typically, adding a few grams of Mithril during the crafting of magic equipment greatly enhances its magic affinity and is foundational for high-level magic equipment.
However, the piece of Mithril in Lis's hands weighed a whole pound.
Beyond the piece he held, there were two more wooden boxes filled with Mithril before him.
There were several other magic metals of the same rank.
Radiant-blue Refined Gold, heavy and extremely solid, significantly enhancing the sharpness and hardness of weapons, positioned alongside Mithril as a top-tier magic metal.
Dragon Pattern Iron, naturally formed in patterns resembling dragon scales, was the best material for forging shields and armor, also possessing certain magic properties enabling it to absorb magic elements and self-repair.
The dusky Star Steel, twinkling faintly like stars, was said to come from beyond the Gaia World, known for its excellent malleability and high inclusiveness, making it one of the best forging substrates.
Beyond these, there were many magic gemstones flickering with colorful lights.
Lis looked at his harvest with great satisfaction, storing everything into his Space Ring, his gaze towards Stran grew much kinder.
It wasn't that Lis lacked resolve; it was just that the other party had given too much.
Offering so much valuable magic metal, even the mineral-rich Dillon Kingdom must have needed many years to accumulate such wealth.
"I wonder if Mr. Moriarty is still satisfied?"
Watching the hooded man pack away all the valuables before him, Stran didn't even blink.
No matter how precious, to Stran, they were currently just a pile of useless stones.
Trading them for protection was his primary concern.
Even though he had requested support from the Ice and Snow Goddess Church, Stran also hoped to receive clandestine protection from the Death Secret Cult.
The situation of Lukar being controlled by an Abyss Lord and forcibly occupying his body had quite an impact on him.
There was much he needed to do, and Dillon Kingdom needed him; nothing untoward could happen now.
A hint of a smile appeared on Lis's face, probably the best mood Stran had seen this enigmatic man in.
"That person has agreed to your request, and they will come to see you in a few days," Lis said, smiling at Stran.
"Whether you obtain their approval depends on you now."
Stran was a bit surprised. So soon?
Could the Death Secret Cult truly command several legends, being able to have one meet me so swiftly?
Lis tossed a grey spherical gemstone to Stran.
"This is that person's token; just keep it safe," he said.
Catching the gemstone, Stran held it in his hand.
He sensed an extremely covert yet distinctly formidable and sharp presence within it.