The Guard Dogs

When the velvet cloth that wrapped the strange fruit was peeled away, the fruit revealed itself. It had a translucent red appearance, gleaming like a fine ruby. The surface of the fruit was smooth as if crafted by a master artisan rather than naturally formed. Its sweet aroma filled the entire stone room, making anyone who caught a whiff of it salivate.

"Arias, what kind of fruit is that?"

The enticing aroma tickled Olivia's nose, piquing her interest in the fruit held by Arias. The pervasive fragrance reminded her strongly of the Fruit of Melfario she once tasted.

“This is a magical artifact, or more precisely, a magical fruit. Such fruits come from trees with unique properties, like the Melfario tree we encountered. Although I'm not sure which tree this particular fruit comes from, the magical energy it contains is substantial. It might be comparable to the Fruit of Melfario or even more potent.”