"Is that what I think it is?" Although surprised, Barbo was trying to keep his cool in front of Ned.
The moment Ned produced the Mana Stone, his tone changes from a flat one to an interested one. Unable to believe his eyes, Barbo went to get his monocle and eyed the Mana Stone through his lenses. Ned heard how he was gulping air, and sweating to the point he was squinting to get rid of the sweat running down his eyes.
Ned knew already how valuable and rare Mana Stones judging from anyone's reaction alone. But seeing how Barbo reacts made Ned think of how a single piece of a stone could change a life.
"Kid. You know how valuable this one is?" Barbo slumped his back to the chair. Although he was bald, the way he brushed his hand over his head was something Ned find funny.
