634 Spirit-Substance Transition

"That should be all for greetings, let's now move to the real question—compared to meaningless partnerships, Vahina, I'm more concerned about this."

At the center of the guest hall, Joshua sat right opposite Vahina, having cut the Eastern Sea Sage short. He leveled his gaze at her indiscernible facial expression and lifted a rather old tome that bore ancient sacred inscription over it. Joshua narrowed his eyes that flickered in silver radiance, and calmly said: "A classic related to Steel Strength. I remember it well—it was part of the deal the remnants of the Earth Temple made with me."

"Why would it be in your possession, and why are you the one giving it to me?"