"Thank you for your protection!"
Rick said this as he handed over the items.
His tone grew even more respectful.
He bowed deeply.
Dill did the same beside him.
As "retainers" of the Creados, they naturally needed to behave like retainers.
Arthur smiled and nodded in response.
Then he accepted the notebook and waterskin.
The notebook recorded the entire process of making [barrier oil] without using the "Hunter ritual."
The waterskin, naturally, contained [barrier oil].
At this point, Arthur had no intention of declining.
Hadn't he put on this whole performance precisely to reap more benefits?
He put both the notes and the [barrier oil] into [Carmen's Wristband].
Compared to the [Athos Box], [Carmen's Wristband] not only had more internal space but was also more convenient.
Neither Rick nor Dill was surprised that Arthur possessed Spatial Equipment.
Given the Creados' heritage, it would have been strange if he didn't.
After putting away his rightful gains, Arthur's expression turned serious.
"Be careful over the coming days. Until I figure out their true objective, everyone on the farm should stay as vigilant as possible!"
Arthur warned them.
"Understood."
Rick and Dill nodded firmly.
A smile returned to Arthur's face.
"Of course, if everyone gets bored, feel free to train Cook and the other seven to your hearts' content.
"I look forward to seeing them fulfill their potential!"
Arthur spoke as though expressing his hopes.
Fulfill their potential!
Rick and Dill exchanged a glance.
They knew what sort of talent Cook possessed.
He had no [spirituality], and he was average in every other respect.
But Arthur had said he looked forward to "seeing them fulfill their potential." What did that mean?
It meant Cook had talent too!
They simply hadn't discovered it!
Compared to their own judgment, the two trusted the words of