Since this was everyone's first time doing it, they were still visibly disgusted—gagging occasionally as they worked. It took them a full hour to extract hundreds of crystal cores. When they finally finished, they wrapped the cores in a piece of cloth and brought them to Kisha.
The two group leaders stepped forward together to personally hand over the bundle and formally introduce themselves.
"Savior, thank you for saving us, for sharing such valuable information, and for extending an olive branch," said the leader of the first group Kisha had met. He bowed deeply as he presented the cloth full of cores. "We won't forget this favor. If you ever need our help, please call on us—we'll do everything we can to support you and your base."
Kisha accepted the crystal cores without hesitation.
"My name is Adam Lewis, by the way," he added, straightening up.
