"Father, I brought you a present for your birthday."
Aldric stepped forward and stopped right in front of Ragan. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a small box—no larger than half the size of his palm.
He opened it slowly. In an instant, a fiery red gemstone shimmered into view.
The gem was flawlessly circular, intricately carved with exquisite detail. Moonlight streamed through the large window on the right, dancing across its surface and casting a mesmerizing glow throughout the room.
"That... is that the legendary Arcanite Gem?" One of the noble family heads gasped, his voice filled with disbelief.
The Arcanite Gem was one of the three rarest gemstones in the world.
All three were considered symbols of glory and status. Legend claimed that whoever possessed one would enjoy eternal prosperity.
Of course, that was just a myth—but many still believed it.
