The appraiser let the untreated line die away before leaning closer to the surviving blue bridge. He tracked its length against the marks carved into the measuring cradle.
He then used a second instrument to test the darkening residue at the bottom of the vials. After checking the reading twice, he shared the result.
[Provisional Appraisal Result]
[Material classification: Blue Mana Crystal.]
[Observed function: High-density stabilizing catalyst within the tested linked formula.]
[Observed result: Improved bridge stability and extended linked-effect duration.]
[Observed toxicity increase: None.]
[Exact processing method and formula compatibility remain undetermined.]
The clerk stopped watching the vials and focused on the crystal fragment resting on the black tray. "Crucible Concord can expand this into a complete compatibility study. If Night Espresso grants us exclusive appraisal and first negotiation rights, I can apply today's fee toward the larger study."
