Vaerik led everyone into the magical marrow factory, immediately hit by pungent alchemical odors.
He raised his hand in greeting: "Good morning."
In the corner, Hilco, sporting heavy dark circles under his eyes, listlessly raised his head to glance at the detestable slave master.
"My lord, good morning." His voice carried a trace of complaint as he casually handed over a fist-sized crude ceramic jar.
Vaerik took the heavy jar. Its surface looked plain and simple, with a linen cloth strip inserted at the mouth—appearing crude as if randomly shaped.
He frowned: "Just this?"
Hilco lazily explained: "Don't judge by its ordinary appearance—inside are all dangerous materials.
Magical marrow, ice-armored bear crystal fragments, tinder grass—all packed in.
The power is considerable. Of course, given more time, I could make it more refined with stronger power."