Farming in a Parallel World and Becoming a God-Chapter 2190 - 996: Purchasing Insurance (Part 2)

Zalanda, despite his excitement, couldn’t help but furrow his brow and said, "Using a large amount of skeleton materials on the Material Plane, especially high-quality ones like those of Giants and Giant Dragons, is not a long-term solution. Is there no way to use material substitutes? For instance, steel?"

"We’ve tried that long ago." Daphne shook her head and said, "Steel’s capacity to bear Shadow Power is far inferior to that of high-quality skeletons. Even when infused with Shadow Power, its strength is less than a third of the Skeleton Cannon.

However, in the Dark Domain or the Shadow Plane, there’s a metal known as Shadow Steel that has compatibility with Shadow Power comparable to high-quality skeletons. It should be able to serve as a substitute material.

But obtaining this Shadow Steel in large quantities is likely more difficult than acquiring high-quality skeletons."

Zalanda’s silence undoubtedly implied agreement with Daphne’s words.

Both environments are relatively isolated, and the trade volume with the Material Plane has never been particularly high. Even with money, finding a seller might not be easy.

"Can the craftsmanship be improved?" Katherine suggested another direction, "Using other types of Elemental Power to replace Shadow Power. I’ve heard that the Gnomes have developed a weapon called the Bombard, similar to the Skeleton Cannon."

"Craftsmanship improvement is beyond our Power Domain; it’s more appropriate to discuss this matter with Ms. Philancy." Daphne answered honestly, "If you want a Skeleton Cannon, exchange for it with high-quality skeleton materials. Having them now is already good enough, don’t be picky."

Katherine and Zalanda exchanged a glance, seemingly understanding each other’s helplessness.

Without Gaven’s mediation, although they were a whole, the operation was not as smooth.

Everyone prioritized the interests under their charge.

Even if Gaven asked questions, Daphne had ample reason to say she was doing it for the sustainable development of the Shadow Manor.

In the end, it was Katherine who acted as a peacemaker, "The task of manufacturing Skeleton Cannons is yours, and I’ll take care of the other mission entrusted by our Lord!"

"Alright." Daphne promptly handed the remaining three Purified Essences to Katherine.

The upcoming task belonged to a diplomatic mission, which was inconvenient for herself to carry out.

After receiving the Purified Essences, Katherine wasted no time, immediately activated teleportation to return to Klonte, and then swiftly flew to the Laiserman Kingdom.

Upon receiving news of her visit, the Witches’ Council of the Laiserman Kingdom dared not take it lightly. As the waters of Lake Asen parted and the Water Spirit Witch emerged, she asked with a smile, "May I know the reason for your visit this time, Madam?"

Even as a woman herself, Katherine couldn’t help but be drawn to the other’s graceful demeanor and figure, wondering what kind of stunning beauty lay hidden beneath the witch’s mask.

And such a visage, always hidden behind the mask, was truly a waste of beauty.

As this thought crossed her mind, she completely forgot that she herself had shown her face as a Knight in heavy armor year after year.

After tidying her thoughts, Katherine got straight to the point, "I have come on behalf of Lord Gaven, he asked me to purchase a Magic Item."

"May I know what Magic Item it is?"

"Light Spirit Crystal."

"Light Spirit Crystal?" The Water Spirit Witch’s voice showed a slight hesitation as she apologized, "Given our relationship, I shouldn’t refuse, but what Lord Gaven seeks isn’t just any ordinary Magic Item; the Light Spirit Crystal requires a significant amount of professional experience to craft, and only the Light Spirit Sisters can make it. I can’t promise on their behalf; I need to inform her and ask her opinion."

"That’s understandable." Katherine nodded in understanding, "We are not exchanging for ordinary items; this is the Purified Essence extracted by Lord Gaven from destroying evil, similar in effect to the Purified Essence of the Death Stalker, but two to three times as potent. Upon absorption, it grants powerful bone manipulation abilities."

Even among brothers, accounts are settled clearly, let alone between two factions.

Gaven directly offered a price difficult to refuse.

Seeing the Purified Essence in Katherine’s hand, the Water Spirit Witch’s eyes noticeably brightened uncontrollably. She asked, "Could I have a look at it?"

She naturally recognized its worth and immediately sensed that this essence contained power that had reached the level of Law—the Skeleton Law.

"Of course." Katherine readily handed over the Purified Essence.

It wasn’t that she had immense trust in these witches, but she understood all too well the importance of this transaction to Gaven.

This was to become his trump card for survival.

Currently, he found himself amidst the perilous Bottomless Abyss, preparing for battle against those Advanced Undead Lords; no one knew what they would face next.

Any slight misstep could provoke the involvement of their hidden masters.

The meticulous Gaven would undoubtedly make preparations for this.

He immediately thought of the Earth Spirit Crystal Stone, which could summon the Totem Incarnation of the Earth Spirit Witch.

The Totem Bodies of these Legendary Witches were the pinnacle of power not just on the Material Plane but even within the Bottomless Abyss. If used wisely, they could turn the tides dramatically.

Especially the Light Spirit Witch, whose proficiency in Positive Energy reached a rare level among mortals, and her Totem Body incarnation served as a pure aggregate of Positive Energy.

She was a bane to Demons, especially Undead-type demons; just by standing there, she could harm them, let alone launching an attack.