Duke knew in his heart that getting this thing was unlikely to be easy.
The subtle gloom between Harrison's brows suggested that the Giant Rock Commerce Association probably paid a considerable price this time.
Duke didn't ask much and simply noted it in his mind.
He just reached out and picked up the teapot from the table, refilling Harrison's teacup.
The tea swirled in the cup, steam rising and blurring the elderly face that wore a forced expression of ease.
"Thank you," Duke said softly.
...
A few days later, the Star Dome Commerce Association sent over the Aurora True Liquid, gathering all the materials.
Oliver from the Star Dome Commerce Association personally delivered a sealed box to the Six-Ring Tower. When Duke received the box at the Seventh District dormitory entrance, he could feel the unique pulse of the Aurora True Liquid through the two layers of Mithril shell and a temperature control rune.
