"Oh my goddess~"
His rough fingers slowly brushed across the coarse surface, carefully tracing every ridge and groove as though he were touching the hide of a slumbering beast rather than lifeless remains.
Years of experience allowed him to judge a material's quality through touch alone, and the excitement gradually became visible in his eyes.
"Hmm..." he murmured thoughtfully while continuing his inspection.
"Such incredibly sturdy material... judging from the density, internal grain, and natural compression alone, these claws could probably pierce even Commander-Class."
His voice remained calm, almost absent-minded, as though he had already reached his conclusion without needing to perform any further analysis.
Jonathan and Young Aether exchanged surprised glances.
