Sterl liked to have capable subordinates, especially those who were useful to him.
And this Val, with his forging skills, was impressive—he had even managed to avoid detection by the Silver Spider swarm. That was no small feat.
After all, the Silver Spider's sensory abilities were connected to the distant mother entity.
This meant that, during that brief moment, Val hadn't just evaded the perception of these ordinary insects—he had actually deceived the perception of the mother itself!
If Val's forging and puppet-making skills were further enhanced, he could become an invaluable asset to Sterl. Whether crafting items for him or for his followers, it would be of great significance.
Although Sterl didn't particularly like the old man's personality, when it came to talent, he was willing to make exceptions. Compared to turning Val into a puppet soul, a living Val was obviously far more valuable.
"Rise," Sterl said indifferently.
