Seeing Vick's gaze following along as he flipped through the spellbook, revealing an undeniable concern and apprehension, he looked as though he feared Gaven might accidentally damage it.
Other than food, this was the first time Gaven had witnessed such an expression on the Goblin Sorcerer.
He wanted to tease him, but felt it would be unbecoming of his status, so he let the thought go and returned the spellbook, asking, "Since it's for research, why don't you stay in Dragon Oak Territory?"
After carefully stowing away the spellbook, Vick explained, "This one is only a semi-finished product; we still need the master's assistance for further research."
"Tell me, what do you need me to do?" Gaven's interest had been piqued from the moment he saw the barrel apparatus, and he fully understood its value.
What does modern industry rely on?
Mechanical power replaces manpower, saving on labor costs and creating more value.