His tone made it clear he was repeating information rather than demonstrating knowledge, and Mira's eyes widened further at the implication that someone could possess such a legendary artifact without even knowing what it was.
The reception area had gone completely quiet. Other adventurers, drawn by the strange energy emanating from the materials, had gathered at a respectful distance. Their expressions ranged from awe to naked envy, while a few of the more experienced ones wore looks of genuine fear.
These weren't materials from common monsters. These were trophies from dungeon bosses, creatures so powerful that entire expeditions of A-class adventurers sometimes failed to defeat them.
"I... I need to call the Assistant Head," Mira stammered, her professional composure finally cracking completely. "Materials like these... they're beyond my authority to evaluate."
