Half-Divine Artifact I

"This is the legendary equipment, the Bracelet of Sorrow?!"

In the bedroom, Lu Hongye's eyes widened as she stared fixedly at the dark-gold bracelet before her, her gaze filled with slowly mounting shock.

"Yes." The golden lizard Nanni spoke in a low voice. "It is the royal treasure your mother left you before she died, symbolizing freedom, love, and a final ending of sorrow."

"A sorrowful ending?" Lu Hongye's expression dimmed slightly. During this time, guided by the little lizard, she had learned of the Gold Dragon Royal Family's former glory, its past, and its grief.

"Princess Shahr, let me ask you one more time. Are you truly willing to accept the salvation and hope of the Gold Dragon Royal Family?" Nanni asked solemnly.

The bracelet in her hand slowly rose, emanating a solemn golden glow.

Lu Hongye's expression also grew grave. Within the bracelet's radiance, she seemed to see the Gold Dragon Queen of old fighting to the death, leading the Gold Dragon Clan in a desperate battle against the demons of hell.

"I want to try."

Sss! A mass of dark-gold runes slowly rose from Nanni's hand, glittering with countless symbols and golden threads. Like flowing water and streaming light, they spun and surged without end.

"Accept it—with your courage and your will."

Lu Hongye slowly extended both hands.

"I will inherit the Gold Dragon Royal Family."

"Lu Hongye!!"

Bang!!

The bedroom door suddenly shook violently, and a shower of stone dust came rustling down from the ceiling.

A thunderous roar, loud enough to be heard throughout the entire villa, exploded from outside the door.

"You only got a C on your midterm test the day before yesterday?!"

Bang!!

Before Lu Hongye could react, she had barely turned around when the door was blasted open. Her father strode