Kim Do-Joon noticed the flicker of uncertainty in Vulcanus' eyes, clearly taken aback. The Fire Spirit King probably didn’t expect such a resolute refusal.0

After all, besides another Spirit King, who in this world would dare to defy the command of a Spirit King? Even the elves, who scorned the Fire Spirits, wouldn’t reject him so blatantly. They might grumble behind his back, perhaps even plot with other Spirit Kings, but in his presence, they’d at least pretend to obey.0

However, Kim Do-Joon was different. Expecting him to act like everyone else was a mistake from the start. He wasn’t someone from this Stem world, nor was he an elf. He was a human—a species that didn’t need to bow to spirits.0

To the elves, the Spirit Kings were kings in the truest sense. However, to Kim Do-Joon, they were merely powerful beings, no more, no less.0

Of course, that didn’t mean he had nothing to gain from Vulcanus. Nevertheless, he reminded himself that getting desperate would only weaken his position.0

There’s no need to rush.0

Vulcanus frowned at Kim Do-Joon, clearly irritated by his composed demeanor. 0

Vulcanus’ voice betrayed a hint of anxiety as he asked, "Is it... impossible?"0

"No, it’s possible," Kim Do-Joon replied calmly.0

It’d just take a lot of time and materials.3

“Then…”0

“Vulcanus.”...0