"Excuse me?" Veyla asked, her hand briefly adjusting her glasses, a subtle habit betraying her surprise. She blinked rapidly, trying to process what she had just heard.
Adyr explained in the same calm, almost casual tone. "You are the expert in this field, which is why I want you to meet the king of the kingdom I'm currently residing in. He has manpower for the mining operation, but I need someone who can advise on the tools and logistics. Will you come with me?"
Archaeology had been one of Adyr's past-life professions—the closest to mining—but he knew very little about the practical work. Bringing a professional would make the mission faster and far more efficient.
"I…" Veyla froze, eyes flicking to the other researchers beside her. Shock, reluctance, and a trace of jealousy reflected in their gazes.
An opportunity to travel to another world and witness it firsthand? They would have given everything for such a chance.
