"I know..."
I even know that relic was arranged specifically for you.
Watching the surging power of Fate's Favor above Landon's head, Anvis nodded somewhat speechlessly and did not say the rest aloud.
A relic with such special criteria could only have been built by an ancient civilization, a structure meant to select descendants with potential. Explorers who performed exceptionally within would also receive corresponding rewards.
"All right, no need to say any more. If you want to go, then go."
"I... heh heh, Vio Your Excellency, then I'll be going!"
Anvis had voiced what he wanted to say in advance, and Landon awkwardly scratched his hair before preparing to leave and explore the ruins.
"Wait, there's one more thing—"
But then, after thinking for a moment, Anvis suddenly called Landon back.
"What is it, Vio Your Excellency?"
Forcing himself to stop, Landon turned around and looked at Anvis in confusion.
"Take these with you."
As he spoke, Anvis pulled open a drawer beneath the wooden counter, took out two bottles of potion and a necklace with a pale, inverted-triangle pendant, and tossed them into Landon's hands.
"The red potion is a Life Recovery Potion. For you, it can restore any injury short of death. The pale green potion is a Disguise Potion. It can completely alter your appearance and prevent outsiders from discovering you.
"The necklace carries three Second Rank Magic Shields and three Second Rank Fireballs. They aren't especially powerful, but they should keep you safe at a critical moment."
"This... Vio Your Excellency, these are too valuable!"
Holding the three items, Landon was at a loss.
After working in Anvis's shop for some time, he knew very well how much these magical items cost.
The two potions were one thing, but the necklace containing two kinds of