Lilia, standing nearby, noticed Lucius deep in thought.
He was considering what materials should be used for the foundation of the pet shop.
She bowed gracefully. "Master, may I offer you a suggestion?"
Lucius raised his eyebrow, intrigued. "A suggestion? Do you know of good materials?"
Lilia nodded firmly. "I do. In fact, so of the most important parts of this mansion were built with it."
Lucius's smirk widened. "I see… Please, enlighten ."
Lilia then began to explain it to Lucius.
"This tal does not have a known na—it was discovered by the past owner of this mansion, and its source is hidden beneath us."
Lucius's eyes sharpened. "A mine beneath the mansion? Go on."
Lilia continued, "The tal looks similar to silver, but it is far stronger than diamond while being significantly lighter than most tals."
Lucius nodded slowly, intrigued.
"Not only that. It has a unique property—it is resistant to nearly all forms of attacks. Magic, physical, corrosive elents—nothing easily damages it."
Lucius grinned. "That explains why the mansion still stands strong after all these years."
Lilia smiled softly. "Precisely. Because of its difficult-to-use nature, only small portions were used for the most critical parts of the mansion's structure."
She then added sothing even more intriguing.
"And, after observing it for a long ti, I've discovered that this tal does not remain stagnant—it grows stronger over ti as it absorbs mana. The longer it remains in place, the more durable it becos."
Lucius' eyes glead. "An evolving material."
Lilia nodded. "Yes. Furthermore, it has a natural regulation property—it maintains a stable internal temperature, no matter the outside environnt."
Lucius chuckled. "That ans a pet shop built with it would be able to house any type of beast without environntal restrictions."
Lilia smiled knowingly. "Exactly. But there's more."
Lucius tilted his head. "More?"
Lilia's expression turned serious.
"The tal appears to have holy properties—it naturally repels beings with evil intentions, preventing curses and corruption from lingering within structures built from it."
Lucius' smirk deepened. "So, not only is it durable and temperature-resistant, but it also grants protection against negative forces?"
Lilia nodded once more. "That's not all. Those who remain in structures made from this tal for extended periods have been observed to gain luck, improved health, and enhanced magical capabilities. It has a subtle but powerful supportive effect on its occupants."
Lucius laughed lightly. "This tal just keeps getting better."
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"And because both Liline and I have the ability to reshape and expand structures, we can easily manipulate this tal to build the perfect shop—even though it is difficult to work with under normal conditions."
Lucius crossed his arms, smirking. "I see."
A material that absorbs mana and grows stronger over ti.
A tal that resists all attacks and regulates temperature.
A holy tal that repels evil, grants luck, and enhances health and magic.
And now he had two beings capable of shaping it freely, Lucius's smirk widened.
"It's perfect."
He then turned to Lilia. "Bring so raw material. I want to see it for myself."
Lilia nodded imdiately, not hesitating. "Understood, Master."
She gestured, and within seconds, a group of golems erged from the depths of the mansion, their massive hands carrying slabs of the mysterious silver ore.
The golems carefully placed the ore before Lucius, revealing its true form.
Lucius raised an eyebrow, intrigued. The chunk of ore was large, yet surprisingly light when he touched it.
He lifted a small fragnt, testing its weight. "Lighter than it looks… but it doesn't seem that strong."
Lucius was curious about it so he wanted to check it. "Lilia, let's test its durability."
Lilia nodded. "Allow , Master."
She picked up the ore, carrying it effortlessly to the highest point of the mansion.
Without hesitation—she dropped it.
The silver chunk plumted straight down, crashing into the ground.
A deep crater ford beneath it, the force shaking the surroundings slightly.
And yet—the ore itself remained untouched.
Lucius smirked, stepping toward the crater, inspecting the ore closely. "Not even a single scratch."
He chuckled. "This is a really good ore."
He then turned to Lilia. "This material doesn't have a na, does it?"
Lilia shook her head. "No, Master. It has never been officially nad."
Lucius's smirk widened. "Then, since this tal will serve as the very foundation of our family's legacy…"
He placed his hand on the ore and smirked. "Let's call it—Luxorite, the silver of Luxoria."
Lilia bowed slightly, acknowledging the na. "Luxorite… a fitting na, Master."
Lucius grinned, satisfied. With this ore, his mansion, his shop, and his family's empire would unbreakable.
But still, although the Luxorite ore was perfect, a new concern appeared in his mind.
He turned to Lilia and asked, "Lilia, I know that there's a mine below the mansion… but will the supply be enough?"
Lilia's expression darkened slightly, and she hesitated before answering. "The supply is limited, Master."
Lucius' eyes narrowed. "Limited?"
Lilia nodded. "Yes. From what I have observed, the Luxorite veins do not run deep. The mine holds so reserves, but not enough to completely construct both the mansion and the pet shop out of it."
Lucius's frown deepened. "I see…"
Lilia continued. "Perhaps because this tal is so powerful, it is naturally rare. Even after years of being here, I have not seen it regenerate or expand beyond what is already present."
Lucius sighed, rubbing his chin. "That complicates things. If our supply is limited, then we can't afford to waste even a single piece."
He let his mind drift, searching for a solution.
Then he glanced at the massive golem standing behind Lilia, which was one of her creations. "Wait a minute…"
Lucius smirked as a new idea appeared in his mind. If the supply of Luxorite was low...
Then why not make more?
Lilia noticed his expression change and tilted her head slightly. "Master? Did you think of sothing?"
Lucius grinned. "Oh, I did. And if this works… we won't ever have to worry about running out of Luxorite again."
Lilia's eyes widened slightly, intrigued. "Do you have a thod to increase the supply?"
Lucius chuckled. "Let's find out."
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