The Brightest Light Is Born Only in the Darkest Place-Solving Three Problems at Once Is What I Call Efficient!
The saying that the brightest light was born only in the darkest place was more than a philosophical idea. It could even be a physical principle, and theology had its own interpretation of it. But Murphy was now demonstrating the saying's most literal meaning through his actions.
The "Divine Artifact of Radiance" in his hand really could only work in places shrouded in darkness, because that was how the thing had been programmed!
It was filled with the Creator's unique sense of "humor":
Name: Data Deletion's Lightswitch/Divine Artifact of Radiance Quality: Creator-Made Masterpiece · Miraculous Creation Item Trait: Turn on the lights (conceptual) Item Effect: Turn on the lights (physical) Creator: Data Deletion, Bored Out of His Skull Item Description: This thing's operating principle is a little complicated. Please allow me a moment to explain it! First, to ensure that no resources are wasted, this thing will remain locked and inactive whenever there is any natural light source. Now Mom never has to worry about me leaving the lights on when I go out. Second, also to ensure that no resources are wasted, this thing can only be used when it senses that darkness has fallen. I designed an extremely cool "real-time feedback" mechanism for it: the darker the surroundings, the brighter this thing shines when you turn it on! So, for the sake of your health and everyone else's, I recommend that you close your eyes.
"Close your eyes!"
The moment he saw the warning, Murphy squeezed his eyes shut. He also reached over to cover Triss's eyes, while Triss pressed a hand over Adele's face.
E Sister reacted lightning-fast, pulling Hufu and Fuli'er over, one in each hand.
That left only A-Feng, who had no one looking out for him, reacting a beat too slowly.
"Whoosh."