Stalactite Fluid

Angel's request, Shannon agreed to.

"With no more transcendent beings interfering, I believe we can reclaim our lost territory and drive out Hailan. Even if we still lose the war under those conditions, then we will accept it." Those were Shannon's exact words. It was precisely because of them that Angel developed a measure of fondness for this delicate-looking princess.

A woman who assessed the situation, devoted herself wholeheartedly to her country, and donned armor to go into battle just two months after giving birth possessed a unique air that radiated from within.

Of course, although Angel thought well of Shannon for this, he would not agree to her request simply because of that goodwill.

As a wizard who believed in equivalent exchange, the main reason he was willing to accept Shannon's request was that the news concerning the knight's sword had greatly piqued his interest.

How had an ordinary knight's sword become imbued with a trace-fire element?

As an alchemist, he found the question deeply intriguing. In Angel's view, the material of that sword should have found it difficult to inherit elemental power. He wanted to investigate it for himself.

Moreover, the trace-fire element was actually an extension of the fire element. On the Old Earth Continent, where the elements were sparse and exceedingly inert, how had trace-fire elements been successfully gathered? That too made Angel curious.

A faint suspicion arose in his heart. Could Shannon's secret be related to the "Mystery of the Disappearing Elements" mission?

That was why, even though Angel was in seclusion, he was willing to spare two days midway through to come and take a look.

Angel glanced at Shannon, who could not suppress the joy on her face. "Now, shouldn't you tell me your secret?"

Shannon appeared somewhat hesitant. She was worried that