"Yes, this is Sunstone, a product of ancient alchemy. The energy inside it is actually extremely volatile, but the power of alchemy holds it together in a stable whole. Its light is merely one form of radiation from its power."
Mulan explained this to Farolynch, who involuntarily drew a little closer. The Sunstone's light illuminated both their faces, making the room considerably easier to see in.
"Though it's very close to sunlight, it doesn't hurt me at all."
Farolynch touched his face, then rolled up his sleeve to inspect his arm. His skin showed no reaction to the light.
Normally, if Farolynch came into direct contact with sunlight, his body would begin burning and even decaying from the skin inward. Even wandering outside too long on a heavily overcast day could leave his exposed skin with lesions resembling severe burns.
"Yes, but its light is also very similar to sunlight, at least in appearance. That makes Sunstone an important material for the Resurrector Path as well. It can help construct a Resurrector's formative world, and it plays an even more important role there than on the Radiant Knight's path."
Mulan raised his hand and gently tapped the Sunstone. Along with the soft knocking, faint waves of light seemed to ripple outward.
"In fact, though both value light, Radiant Knights favor pure light, while Resurrectors lean more toward the sun. For my purposes, half of this Sunstone will be enough. I'll leave the other half for you."
For the first time, Farolynch took his eyes off the Sunstone and looked at Mulan.
"Really? This must be worth a lot. You're just giving it to me?"
"Yes, it's yours. Consider it another favor you owe me."
As he spoke, Mulan had already drawn Fang, his Sword Cane. With a gentle downward stroke,