Chapter 849

Lana froze for a moment at Andrew's gesture. Even Aaron and the others looked visibly stunned, their expressions growing more complicated. Fire Crystal Ore might not qualify as a priceless treasure, but it was still an exceptionally rare material. Selling it to a blacksmith or enchanter could easily fetch a hefty sum. Despite being momentarily tempted, Lana shook her head and declined Andrew's offer. "This is something you risked your life to obtain. I can't accept it," she said firmly. "Besides, I didn't contribute at all. Strictly speaking, I didn't complete the mission. It wouldn't be right for me to take it." Her demeanor showed she wasn't simply being polite. She genuinely felt unworthy of taking something she hadn't earned, especially something of such value. She also knew she had nothing of equal worth to exchange for it. But Andrew didn't back down. Without giving her a chance to refuse, he placed the Fire Crystal Ore directly into her hand. "Don't overthink it