"But after all, I completed it, without using any tricks or means."
Shard said, the statue fell silent again, then spoke:
"Yes, you completed it. I admit, this surpasses what I could imagine. The Material World may not see an artist capable of crafting such a piece for hundreds or thousands of years. Ordinary craftsmen cannot bestow such beauty and a mysterious sense on a statue. The combination of the two is so wonderful that even if placed in a temple, people would willingly worship it... You passed the test, undoubtedly, and there will never be a better masterpiece than this."
Shard let out a breath, though he was confident in his memories of his hometown, hearing these words finally set his mind at ease. Luviya had no reaction, continuing to gaze in awe at the statue. As for old stonemason Humphrey, at this moment, specks of light again scattered around him; this time he truly was about to leave:
