Maragon was also somewhat surprised. After exchanging a glance with Meld, the latter nodded slightly.

"Are you sure this is for Catherine?"

Maragon had already walked toward Joey, but did not immediately reach out to take the stone.

(Huh? What's going on? Could this thing really be valuable? I should have had Phil appraise it first!)

Although that's what Joey thought, there was no going back now. She originally thought it was just a rare decoration, since it came from the earth element. However, the two people in front of her were well-informed, and this thing caught their eye. It seemed that her gift wasn't so shabby after all.

"Of course, I got this from outside with great difficulty; I almost lost my life!"

Since the deed is done, we might as well make this little thing even more precious, which will only add to our prestige.

"A Soul-Protecting Stone! This is indeed a rare item. The last time I saw one was when Catherine was just born!"

Maragon took the stone from Joey's hand, his face showing a peaceful expression as if he were lost in memories.

"Soul-protecting stone?"

Even just hearing the name made Joey think it was a high-end product.

"You don't know what this thing is called?"

Seeing the question in Joey's tone, Maragon looked up and asked again.

"I really don't know, but it certainly doesn't look ordinary to me!"

Joey gave an awkward laugh.

"This soul-protecting stone may not be of much use to others, but for Catherine tomorrow, it is a gift tailor-made for her!"

"Thank you on her behalf!"

Malagon's gaze toward Joey had changed dramatically; it seemed the gift had altered his mindset.

"You are welcome!"

Joey casually replied.

He knew he should leave, and although he didn't know what the Soul Stone meant to Catherine, he didn't want to know at this moment.

Before he turned to leave, Meld had already walked over, and at the same time, a ball of brown elemental power had gathered in his right hand, slowly approaching Maragon.