The Duke crouched by the spring, scooping up a handful of water to splash on his face. The icy stream trickled down his cheeks, washing away the fatigue and scent of battle. He took a couple of sips and felt invigorated.
This spring water could be considered a healing holy medicine, effective for restoring both physical body and Spiritual Power.
He then sat cross-legged beside the World Tree Seedling, retrieving three dark golden Space Rings from a severed hand and began inspecting their contents.
The first ring held resources Audric had scavenged from the first level, including a large amount of high-purity Magic Metal Ore, numerous Magical Beast Crystal Cores of varying quality, several Antique-level Magic Items seized from native nobles, and a few Magic Stone Cards.
The Duke picked up the cards, scanning their value with his Spiritual Power and raised an eyebrow slightly.
