When Mikun suddenly brought up the ordinary concept of "relics," Kuize's expression did not show much interest.
However, Mikun immediately went on to mention "Divine Artifacts," even lumping together these two things that should have belonged to entirely different tiers.
At this, Kuize's gaze changed in an instant, a glimmer of interest flashing through his eyes.
"You've figured out the essence of relics and Divine Artifacts? Then what exactly do they become from?"
Faced with Kuize's suddenly awakened interest, Mikun gave a faintly teasing smile without answering directly.
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Kuize waited quietly for several seconds before stating calmly:
"Mikun, we're both far too old for this. If you intend to keep talking in such a childish way, then let's just start fighting."
Seeing this, Mikun kept smiling and raised a hand to dissuade him.
"Heh, don't be so impatient, Kuize. I just think... this major discovery, so hard-won and bought with countless years of my life—if I simply laid it all bare for you, wouldn't that be terribly unsatisfying? Why don't you take a guess first?"
Kuize paused slightly after hearing this, let out a soft breath, and then gave his answer.
"Bone ash."
The moment the word reached his ears, Mikun's expression froze. The smugness and mockery in his eyes instantly turned into incredulous surprise.
"Huh?"
Kuize continued questioning him unhurriedly.
"That's what you meant to say, isn't it?"
Mikun looked at Kuize in utter disbelief.
"How did you know?"
Kuize explained as calmly as ever:
"Mikun, you must understand that Hunter Cemetery at Hunter's Peak has buried the remains of countless hunters over the centuries."
"And I have lived at Hunter's Peak for a full three thousand years."
"So how could I possibly have failed to notice something unusual?"
Mikun's expression changed again. He lowered his head and