Shard wanted to probe for more possibilities through dialogue, but the blacksmith's soul, triggered by language, floated silently above the tombstone, only responding to the "key".
"My knowledge can explain this situation."
Shard's abrupt words caught Miss Apothecary off guard, not immediately realizing he was talking to her. Once she understood who Shard was speaking to, she looked at him, surprised:
"Don't joke around. Do you think this is my first time encountering such a situation? Why do you think I've been collecting mithril, secret silver, and mountain copper? I've researched many documents, but there's no definite knowledge to explain the origin of these bizarre souls. This isn't a common technique; these souls appear very natural, without any signs of modification or manipulation. Even if you're from Saint Byrons, I can assure you that not even the Thirteen-Ring Red Moon Witch from Saint Byrons can explain the origin of these souls."
She spoke with great confidence:
