After listening to Master Hamil's introduction, Lin Hai and Gwen were filled with amazement.
Although Lin Hai had learned something about the Marvel Universe through comics and movies in his previous life, those works had usually only touched lightly on the Nine Realms beyond Earth and Asgard, let alone gone into detail about a specific mineral.
While Kamar-Taj's magical tomes were all-encompassing and recorded many legends, histories, and some local customs of the Nine Realms, they mentioned little information on this subject as well.
Lin Hai spoke solemnly. "Master Hamil, I never expected you to use such precious materials. We truly don't know how to thank you for this kindness."
Gwen hurriedly nodded in agreement.
Master Hamil waved a hand. "There is no need. Suitable materials can only realize their greatest value when used in suitable places. Though these materials are rare, they are still only materials if left in a warehouse.
Being able to turn such a carefully crafted design by Master Gwen into a real object, and one for promising young people like yourselves to use, is a fine thing in my eyes."
Master Hamil lifted the teacup from the table and took a sip. "Now, let us discuss the functions of these two masks themselves."
"First is Master Lin Hai's first requirement: durability."
"On that point, Star Mystic Crystal and Star Spirit Stone alone already provide considerable protection. Moreover, masks are worn on the face. Under normal circumstances, you would not possibly allow an opponent's powerful attack to strike your faces."
"Of course, the battlefield changes in an instant, and exceptions always exist. To deal with possible extreme circumstances, I added an actively triggered defensive magic array inside each mask."
Master Hamil traced several simple rune structures through the air with a finger.
"When you sense that