"The power of the Thorn... You mean the Thorned Necklace?"
Linsey knew Alvitte would never harm him, so he naturally retreated with her.
At the same time, Alvitte explained:
"That's right. All three Royal Artifacts possess their own symbols and powers."
"The White Steel Sword I once wielded symbolizes royal authority. It is the strongest weapon, capable of cutting through anything. The Human Wisdom Codex in your hands symbolizes law, while also possessing the omnipotent power to grant wishes. And this final Thorned Necklace symbolizes the majesty of the City of Law and a power that cannot be violated."
"Once they gain the recognition of this Royal Artifact, Awakened can unleash power beyond imagination!"
Linsey asked bluntly:
"Be more specific. Don't describe it in abstract terms."
Alvitte answered directly:
"The Thorned Necklace can create thorns that pierce through everything, like the ones you see now—it can inflict immense pain on people or completely control their actions."
"..."
Linsey continued backing away.
He looked toward the distant city. The thorns stretched as far as the eye could see, still spreading outward from the city.
Linsey also recalled the last message Yanafeien had sent him.
The Thorned Necklace had been in the City of Law for so many years.
Out of respect for the royal bloodline, Heart's Edge might not have rashly approached it, but what about everyone else?
Linsey guessed the truth and tried asking Alvitte:
"Alvitte, the people who used the Thorned Necklace in the past should all have been Awakened, right?"
Alvitte answered without hesitation:
"That is a Royal Artifact. Under normal circumstances, it would only be possessed by the ruler of the City of Law..."
Alvitte immediately realized what he meant:
"Wait! Linsey, what do you mean?"
"Don't tell me a Royal Artifact has been wielded by an