The gray metal gleamed with an ethereal, starlit glow, reflecting the sunlight with blinding intensity.
Based on this theme of an overpowered appraisal/assessment skill, here is a short story in that style:
"It’s not just a cheat skill," Levin grinned, wrapping the priceless armor in his cloak. "It’s a cheat for becoming the richest man in the world." The gray metal gleamed with an ethereal, starlit
Then, his eyes landed on a pile of dirt-covered, dull gray metal plates in a corner box marked: 5 Copper Each - Scrap Metal.
He tried to keep his face blank, walking over to the merchant. "How much for this whole box of junk?" He tried to keep his face blank, walking
Levin's eyes widened. His [Appraisal] skill went into overdrive, glowing in his vision.
Levin glanced at it. [Appraisal: Common Steel with Silver Paint. Worth 10 copper.] He chuckled and moved on. Levin glanced at it
Levin tossed the coin, grabbed the heavy box, and walked away trying to look nonchalant. The moment he was behind a stone wall, he used a small pouch of water to wash the grime off the top piece.