Though both were high-grade talismans, they produced different effects in different hands.
The "First Law" talisman had been used by Novat's team back when they were climbing the tower, constructing a land of order that allowed that ragtag force to fight without worrying about triggering rules.
But now, wielded by Grov, its power was entirely different.
Drawing on the status of a Chaos Hunter, Grov did not simply allow the First Law to unfold. Instead, he used its power to weave rules that were more complex and meticulous.
"Well prepared." Integra lightly tugged at her collar. As the scenes within the chaotic Timeline shifted once more, she finally let out a breath. No matter how confident someone was, seeing sufficiently realistic 3D imagery hurtling toward them would still make them afraid, excited, and nervous.
Yet Integra had to withstand that nervousness and excitement, anchoring her perception to the Timeline she occupied with absolute confidence.
She watched the attack rapidly approaching, but showed no sign of retreat. Instead, she extended both hands and pressed them against the brass double doors, which had already been obscured by golden lightning in Grov's vision.
With the sound of metal grinding, the double doors slowly opened. Though Integra stepping forward to open them herself was somewhat unexpected, Grov immediately spread his spirituality and lit a blazing white fireball that radiated purifying light.
Sealed Artifact 0-36, a Level 0 Sealed Artifact of the Sun Pathway. It had originally been controlled by Duchess Georgina, and Grov had only been permitted to carry it because of the importance of this mission.
From the fact that he had brought this Sealed Artifact alone, Integra understood that the Loen royal family had definitely not dispatched people to conquer the Ghost Empire on a whim.
However, when the doors fully opened,