I Ascend to the Divine Throne through Arcane Means - Chapter 222

Chapter 222: Chapter 214: Soul Comforting Gem

Lis looked at the small box placed in front of him and said with a smile,

“That incident was but a mere accident, you are being too polite.”

Ande waved his hand and said earnestly,

“At the end of the day, it was Ignos who failed to fulfill his duty. I admire your magnanimity, but this does not mean that the Solo family lacks sincerity in expressing it.”

Upon hearing this, Ignos, who stood beside him, also bowed and said,

“Thank you for forgiving my offense.”

It seemed that Count Solo was indeed expressing his gratitude sincerely and likely also did not wish to be overly indebted.

Lis nodded as well and said,

“Then I shall accept it, hoping that our friendship is as enduring as the Jianuo Mountain Range!”

Ande also showed a smile and said,

“Of course, the Solo family will always be your friend.”

Indeed, with strength and background, one truly does have “friends” everywhere.

As Lis thought so, he also heard Ande say.

“Please feel free to open it and have a look. This is a gift I have carefully selected, and I hope you will like it.”

Lis, upon hearing this, did not put on any airs, and directly picked up the small, dark grey box in front of him that felt somewhat heavy to the touch.

What could this be?

Lis couldn’t help but feel curious and gently opened the small box.

Inside, lying on the velvet fabric, was a transparent crystal of a twisted twig-like shape and purple hue, covered with intricate cross-sections, reflecting a faint purple light with a slightly dreamy feel.

Lis couldn’t help but mutter to himself,

“A Soul Comforting Gem?”

“Lord Lis is truly worthy of being a disciple of the ‘Judgement Flame’!”

Ande seemed to be surprised that Lis could recognize this treasure so quickly, clapping his hands in astonishment.

“I consulted many Appraisers and spent a lot of time since obtaining this gemstone to finally learn what it was; I did not expect you to recognize it instantly.”

Gently, Lis took the purple gemstone out of the box and held it in his hand, carefully examining it.

Though it was just a small gemstone, its weight was quite astonishing, even two to three times that of the same volume of iron metal.

Carefully observing the gemstone’s cross-section, the reflected light seemed to have a slightly twisted appearance.

Without the need for system appraisal, Lis was certain that this was a genuine “Soul Comforting Gem”!

Lis could recognize it because, in his past life, he had once stumbled upon a “Soul Comforting Gem,” which he later sold for 100,000 gold coins–a substantial profit!

Therefore, he was deeply impressed by it.

The “Soul Comforting Gem,” unlike the Sky Blue Gemstone and Jade Gemstone in Lis’s possession, contained not various elemental powers but a special kind of soul power.

Similarly, “Soul Comforting Gems” are not produced from Elemental Crystal Stone Mines or Gem Mines; they might emerge in any corner of the world, and currently, no one knows how they are formed.

Some speculate that these are the crystals formed by souls that have entered the Netherworld, while others guess they are a product of the legendary Dream World. There are many such speculations, none of which have been confirmed.

The use of the “Soul Comforting Gem” is significant, as it can repair damage to the soul suffered by the powerful, enhance the spiritual foundation of the user, and it is also a requisite for some advanced ritual arrays.

Lis knew that the Dawn Church’s “Saint Lale’s Miracle Resurrection Ceremony” required the use of “Soul Comforting Gems,” able to resurrect an Advanced Professional without any harm using the ritual array.

While “Soul Comforting Gems” have a wide range of uses, the quantity produced each year is quite limited, resulting in them being highly priced.

The “Soul Comforting Gem” in Lis’s hands was slightly larger than the one he had found in his past life, and he estimated it to be worth over 100,000 gold coins.

Such a wealthy gesture!

The only thought left in Lis’s mind was this idea.

“This…is simply too valuable,” he said.

Lis placed the Soul Comforting Gem back into the box and spoke to Ande.

Ande seemed unconcerned as he said,

“This treasure was found on my territory, and it’s of little use to me. Since you are a mage, I am offering it to you as a token of my respect.”

Lis hesitated for a moment, then nodded his head, honestly taking the small box with the gemstone into his keeping.

As expected of Count Solo, a pillar of the Northern Kingdom, I see potential in you.

That being said, Count Solo’s gift seems a bit too generous, having completely exceeded the level of a simple apology.

I now owe Count Solo a favor.

After all, the Soul Comforting Gem is something that Lis particularly wants. He had even asked the Feis Guild to help him acquire one. Unfortunately, by the time he left Bright City, there was no definite news.

He had not expected to find what he was seeking here!

Count Solo was also pleased that Lis accepted the gemstone. To him, a Soul Comforting Gem was not a significant matter.

If he could forge a good relationship with Marquis Kane, in case of any issues, he could appeal to the two powerhouses backing him–he saw it as laying the groundwork.

Lis picked up his wine glass and took a sip, then hesitated before saying,

“You are too kind, but indeed, I do have some matters I wish to discuss with you.”

Seeing Lis’s somewhat serious expression, Count Solo straightened up a bit and asked with a smile,

“Is it related to your visit to the Northern Territory, Marquis Kane?”

“It is related, in part,” replied Lis.

Lis fell silent for a moment as he organized his thoughts before continuing,

“You know about the Kingdom’s declaration of war on Boditch Kingdom, don’t you?”

When Ande heard that this was the topic, he became serious and nodded slightly before responding,

“Of course, as a border noble, I have been closely following this war.”

“I’ve heard that Duke Baird has already breached Beelu City and is advancing into the heartland of Boditch Kingdom.”

“Duke Rame has also broken through the blockade at Dan Yi Pass.”

“The war is progressing smoothly, isn’t it!”

Hearing that Ande was fully aware of the Eastern Territory war intelligence, Lis wasn’t surprised and went on to say,

“Once the flames of war are lit, naturally, they won’t be confined to just the eastern part of the Kingdom.”

After hearing Lis’s words, Ande fell silent for a moment before speaking cautiously,

“Are you suggesting that there will also be war in the Northern Territory?”

Lis looked at Ande with a half-smile and calmly said,

“Isn’t that the very task assigned to you by Lord Avin, to keep watch over Dillon Kingdom to the north?”

Ande suddenly turned his gaze to Lis, pausing for a moment before raising his hand to touch his hair in an attempt to cover his slip, and said earnestly,

“I didn’t expect that Marquis Kane would know even this. His Majesty the King truly trusts you!”

Lis shrugged his shoulders, Our King probably doesn’t even know I’ve come to the Northern Territory.

I can’t exactly say I know because of a main storyline quest from my previous life, can I?

Ande Solo is a student of Avin Dern, the Legendary Monk of Feis Kingdom known as Broken Mountain, a true blue noble of the Royal Faction, trusted deeply by the King of Feis.

Because of the special nature of his family’s lands, when he left the Royal Capital to return to his family to inherit his title, King Morton tasked him with the secret mission to amass strength in preparation for any potential threats from Dillon Kingdom.