The walls of the castle are constructed from special materials that ordinary props cannot leave any marks on, but the elder's device can cut through them directly, somewhat intimidating the players with their own agendas. After all, holding such a device hints at a wealthier background, and they might not be able to compete, not to mention they might face unknown pursuits afterward.
This did make some people behave more honestly.
After the wall panel was cut open, the people inside came out. To everyone's surprise, it was not the scene of a young scion being forced and interrogated as expected. Instead, the player who pulled him in was standing against the wall with blood at the corner of his mouth, while the young scion stood intact in place, albeit a bit nervous—he was covered by several layers of Defensive Barriers.
