Without another word, Alix reaches into his satchel and retrieves three books — each one radiating a faint, golden aura. The air around them seems to ripple, as if the power within threatens to spill out. The covers are marked with intricate glyphs, each one far more complex than the Tier 4 or Tier 5 markings the Umbral have ever seen.
The moment the books are revealed, Grell's eyes widen, his usual calm shattering. Even Tarven — still seething minutes ago — freezes in place, his gaze locked on the books.
"A... Tier 6 skill book?" Grell mutters in disbelief.
"Three Tier 6 skill books," Tarven corrects, his voice quieter than anyone expects. His earlier rage is gone, replaced by something far more dangerous — hunger.
Even Berko, still standing to Alix's side, struggles to hide his shock. "His Majesty... really does have them..." Berko thinks, his mind racing. "Three Tier 6 skill books... impossible..."
