Noan stared at the black crystal in his hand, immediately sensing a potent surge of elemental energy.
Though it was only the size of a tennis ball, its weight was immense—it felt like holding a 100-kilogram object compacted into that small form.
🔔 [Ding! Congratulations, you've obtained an Earth Elemental Core – Rank B | Level 4.]
Seeing the system notification, Noan inhaled deeply.
Unlike energy crystals, elemental cores didn't help Lords increase their level or rank. But their value lay elsewhere—and it was tremendous, especially in areas like territory development and weapon crafting.
Back at the Academy, he had learned that a single Rank D | Level 1 Earth Elemental Core could be exchanged for 100 Rank D Energy Crystals.
Additionally, such cores were essential in alchemy and forging.
Not basic smithing, of course—but magical augmentation, infusing gear with the Earth element to grant it powerful traits.
