Chapter 70: What has been done
"The rumors about the golems wandering the Valley of Souls brought me here, but this... this is an ancient golem."
The old man's wrinkled eyes filled with amazement. It seemed he instantly recognized that Leon's golems were ancient.
His gaze, full of interest, moved closer as he gently stroked the surface of the armor golem. A nearly reverent expression of awe passed across his face.
It was clear at a glance that the old man had a deep affection for golems.
"What kind of help do you need?" Leon asked, though he was still taken aback by the sudden appearance of the old man. Nevertheless, he decided to listen to the proposal.
"Well... First, I should explain the research I’m working on," the old man said, straightening his hunched back and continuing. His initial excitement subsided, and now his gaze reflected the wisdom gained from many years.
"I'm currently researching the differences between modern and ancient golems. My focus in this study is on the core markings."
"Markings... I've never built a modern golem," Leon responded, implying that it might be difficult for him to assist.
The old man shook his head.
"Your expertise on ancient golems alone would be invaluable. Naturally, I would credit you in the paper, and we could share the results of the research. And..."
Chief hesitated for a moment before speaking again.
"To be honest, I’d like to see the core up close. To examine the markings in detail."