"What is the price of using it?"
Shade had not been dazzled by the necklace's described effects, even if it was practically an extremely weakened version of the "God's Radiance state."
The Great Witch answered:
"To use the necklace, you must bear the Witch Curse, and an amplified Witch Curse at that. While wearing it, if any man touches your skin, he will suffer severe allergic symptoms and uncontrollable headaches serious enough to threaten his life. Of course, this curse has no effect on Witches themselves. Therefore, you should only put it on when you need to use it, and do not directly touch the Silver-Eyed One."
"Is that all? That does not seem very dangerous."
She smiled at Shade.
"Of course, that is not all. The necklace itself carries a Witch's resentment and curse. If the curse erupts, the user's Ring Arcanist level will immediately leap to the twelfth ring, after which they will lose their mind and attack anything until they die. But do not worry. That effect has been temporarily suppressed by the Council. At least, it will definitely be no problem for you."
"Oh, that really is quite good. Miss Galina, please allow me to express my gratitude."
"There is no need for gratitude. I am only lending it to you. Still, this is a piece of jewelry I wear close to my body. I can lend it to you, but you cannot let anyone else use it. Do you understand?"
Shade nodded. He understood the request very well, considering it was such personal jewelry.
"No problem. I will use it myself."
Miss Galina then asked:
"Would you like to test its specific effects? The male servants of the manor are not permitted to enter the second floor, so you need not worry about triggering the