Vlav approached like he was holding a bowl of fire. The ornate box in his hands demanded all his attention—every step taken with meticulous caution, as though a single misstep might spell disaster.
Once he placed the box safely on the table, he stepped back with a quiet breath of relief and shook out his tingling hands.
Rus didn't blame him.
That single box was worth 4,846 gold coins.
He lifted the lid with care. Inside, nestled in a bed of fine silk, were ten crystal-clear vials—translucent tubes filled with a viscous yellow-green liquid. Each was housed in natural crystal, the liquid inside glistening with clarity and density.
Through the lens of the Eye of Truth, Rus could see the overwhelming energy held within—elemental forces, diverse and chaotic, yet blended in perfect harmony.
