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[Target: 'Greisa Hamlet'. Evaluating...] [Evaluation passed!] [Consumed 10 years of lifespan. Target item acquired!]
[Target: 'Rondo Hart Bette'. Evaluating...] [Evaluation passed!] [Consumed 10 years of lifespan. Target item acquired!]
The text flashed before Arthur's eyes, announcing that his theft had succeeded.
Yet as Arthur looked at the antique ring in his hand, surprise flickered in his eyes-
``` [Name: Abdul’s Respect]
[Type: Ring]
[Quality: Legendary]
[Attributes: 1. Space; 2. Vitality; 3. Flame affinity]
[Notes: When Abdul, still an apprentice, packed his bags, bid farewell to his teacher and friends, and set off to travel the continent with a heart full of anxiety and excitement, Herke had already risen to fame.
Abdul offered his blessings to this friend who was also his mentor, and fondly remembered the times they had played Jungle together.
At the same time, he grew even more determined to find a way forward for his 'Fire Control Art'.
In his first year away, Abdul visited the warm southern reaches of the Empire, where he discovered a small fishing village called 'South Los'. Life there was peaceful and happy, and Abdul stayed for six weeks.
In the second year, Abdul headed north through the Empire.
The bitter winds and bandits made him increasingly resilient.
This journey lasted a full three years. Abdul's Fire Control Art became ever more refined, but he still could not find a direction, until he received a letter from Herke-why couldn't a person turn into flame?
That single suggestion gave Abdul an idea.
He found not only a direction for his next step,
but also a direction for the step after that.
At the same time, he also achieved a breakthrough in his alchemy.
To commemorate his friend, Abdul crafted this ring and engraved its inner band