"Ooh! Good job, Shiny!"
I took the bead from the mole and compared it to the real relic. They looked exactly the same, down to the sheen and luster of the surface; like a pearl reflecting iridescent light. The only difference was the Goddess's essence that made it glow, so I infused a little bit of a light mana to imitate the effect.
Since I incorporated the magic owned by Valmeier the priest, low-level church members might even think it was the real relic. Hmm...perfect.
[Look same!] Jade clapped enthusiastically.
"Oh, what a masterful forgery," Heraz said.
Well, even our master spy said so.
Chii! Chii!
The mole patted its chest proudly, and I had no choice but to admit its mastery. "Yes, yes--here's your grilled shellfish."
I stroked the gray fur with a laugh and rewarded the mole with its favorite dish.
Chii!
