As for why it was paralyzed... it was because he struggled to lift the ebony staff material with one hand.
He took a closer look. Wasn't this the very "murder weapon" Fivik had used to beat that Goblin to death yesterday?
Fivik had obviously figured out the result too. She let out a soft sigh, wearing an expression that said, Just as I thought.
"That was about what I expected. When I sensed your magical aptitude earlier, I thought ebony might be the best fit for you."
"I hadn't planned on letting you try this one, since it's the last sample I have left."
"When I made it, I got carried away and made it a bit too big. I was planning to keep it in my own collection."
"But since I promised to give you the most suitable one, and your magic happens to resonate with this one best, then this is the one."
"Though it can't compare to those rare, priceless materials, ebony really is the most expensive of these ordinary ones. You got a good deal out of being a Goblin."
At the words "most expensive," He Xi suddenly found the staff much more pleasing to the eye.
But... how was he supposed to use it?
Carrying it around normally wouldn't be a problem, but what about in a real fight?
It was far too unwieldy.
Fivik saw right through his concern, looking at him as though he were a real Goblin.
"I could tell how pathetic your strength was when you were moving wood earlier. A mage mainly relies on wisdom, but your Strength... doesn't even reach the average for a normal human, does it? You're a disgrace to humanity."
Her words brought a flush to He Xi's face, but he couldn't deny them.
It was