As the gift entered Raze's hand, he couldn't help but continually stare at it. Images went through his head, wondering what change it would bring for him. It was as clear as the crystal itself that the item had brought him great delight.
"It appears you greatly like my gift," said the rchant, who had long blonde hair dangling over his dark red attire. He was a respectful man, with the presence more of a noble than a rchant.
There was always a respectful smile on his face, and an even bigger smile after he saw Raze liked his gift. So of the others that had yet to give their gifts were whispering to others near their side.
Raze then held up the power stone into the sunlight, seeing its slightly brown tint, reflecting in his eye. For a mont, he wanted to just swirl his magic around the item.
'This item, it's a powerstone, a high-grade one as well, at least a grade five, maybe even grade six. I rember even the reward from the Crimson Crane was a grade five powerstone.'
'The amount the rchant needed to spend on this… he clearly wishes to gain my favor. It also ans he has enough funds to hire a group strong enough to obtain a level six power stone in the first place.'
However, regardless of the grade of the powerstone, that wasn't what excited Raze; it was because of the type of power stone. It was one with an Earth Affinity.
One of the affinities Raze had yet to learn. After absorbing the crystal, he was sure he would unlock the Earth Affinity, opening him up to new types of magic, including enchantnts and combination magic he could now use.
"What's your na?" Raze asked.
"Herbert," the man answered. "I'm from a city called Delkern, located in the northwest of the continent."
From what Raze could rember, it was part of the Dark Faction area, bordering the Light Faction. It might explain the highly thought-out gift, but Raze didn't care if it was to use him; he had received the most valuable item so far.
"I will rember your na and what you've done. If you need to call for , I will listen," Raze said.
"I hope when that ti cos, you are a person of your word. I look forward to seeing the new future of the Dark Faction," Herbert claid.
Herbert bowed and left the stage, allowing others to co up.
"He sure is taking on this leader role quickly and well, right?" Liam whispered to Safa. "I think your brother might have a fetish, you know, one of those where he wields power over people."
Safa angrily turned to Liam with a frown. Although she now knew the current Raze wasn't the sa Raze she knew from the past, her real brother, she still felt extrely connected to the current Raze and didn't like how Liam was talking about him, even if it was a joke.
Besides, she didn't think what Liam said was the case anyway. Raze wasn't getting used to it, but more so felt like he was doing what was necessary. In this situation, he was quite mature for his age.
The gifts continued coming, piling up to the side. Many clans and people wanted Raze's favor now that he was Dark Faction leader, but there was nothing major to note other than a few swords he believed he could enchant.
He planned to do the sa as before, enchanting each of them with a different affinity. Other than the techniques and crystal, that was all Raze had obtained.
After all, most of the precious artifacts from the top clans had already been taken by others.
What did occur was after Raze's eyes lit up from receiving the powerstone, many others offered powerstones as well, but they paled in comparison. They weren't as high in stage level, nor were they of a new affinity he could learn.
Regardless, absorbing so of the crystals would still increase his magic powers in different affinities. It was the better choice since they wouldn't have much effect on his cultivation now.
At the sa ti, Raze didn't plan to flood the market with new enchanted items just yet.
Standing in the back, though, mbers of the Crimson Crane's eyes lit up. With all the gifted materials and more, Raze could finally finish creating the items for those who had yet to receive one.
They wouldn't have to use their own crystals or resources either because there were now plenty for Raze to use.
Even Alba, who had been putting all the other mbers ahead of her, had to admit she was looking forward to receiving a new item. She had felt weak in the last fight, and even after attacking the Dark Faction's clans, the artifact she had obtained was nothing compared to Tilon's Shield.
"All of you are dismissed for today. We shall inform everyone of their duties and the new processes of the Dark Faction when the ti cos. A new change is coming, and everyone will be playing their part!" Amir announced.
Many started leaving with conflicted feelings. They had been worried before about the fate of the Dark Faction, and after the eting, so were less worried now that soone had taken Murkel's place. But just what would having the Dark Magus as leader bring to the Dark Faction, and how would the other factions react?
Just as everyone was getting ready to leave, Raze stood up and looked directly at one individual—an old man with a hunched back, using a cane to keep himself from falling over.
A man Raze had seen before.
"Jiyo, I need you to stay behind. I hope you still rember your promise," Raze said.
Jiyo smiled as he looked at Raze. He still rembered the young student arriving at the library that day.
"Yes, I said I would tell you everything if you beca the principal of the academy. I never thought this day would co," Jiyo replied.
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