Shade looked at the black stone in his hand with some surprise. He could clearly feel that holding it significantly strengthened his Earth Power - Healing Aura. More importantly, the runestone's power was immensely weighty and ancient. Combined with the runes on its surface, it was clearly a Divine Art Item tainted by the power of an Ancient God, a ritual item that a Chosen One could hold while performing a ritual.
This morning had truly been full of surprises.
"Thank you for this."
Even though the other party was a Humanoid Relic, Shade still expressed his gratitude. The Merchant shook his head and watched the two of them warily.
"This is useful to you, so I can leave now, right?"
"Meow?"
Little Mia poked her head out of Shade's arms again.
"Oh, and there's a cat too? You're far too greedy."
He tossed another conical vial to Shade. This time, it contained earth-colored pills.
"These cure the Earth Curse. As long as the victim hasn't completely petrified, they can be saved."
Using the method provided by the Witches together with Shade's Clay Holy Grail to concoct the Omnipotent Earth Elixir could also heal those affected by Mad Earth. But since these pills had come for free, Shade certainly would not refuse them.
He snapped his fingers, causing the Moonbeam Thorns to vanish, while Iluna put away the Dark Gold Scales she had been holding.
A shadow appeared behind the Merchant. He cautiously took a step back, and only after confirming that neither of them was pursuing him did he vanish into the alley.
"What a miraculous morning."
Iluna bent down to pick up the talisman she had dropped, intending to leave the alley with Shade.
"Yes. A month and a half has already passed since 1854 began, and this