When building an artifact or an armament, every single thread must be tied to the user.
It is no different than constructing a bridge—if even a single step is skipped, the whole thing risks collapsing in the middle.
That was why almost everyone in the room opposed Adrian's idea. Everyone, except for the woman who held the highest authority here.
Without hesitation, she handed over materials worth thousands of gold coins and told Adrian to do whatever he thought was right.
The man with the Light affinity was summoned. He had been resting in his quarters, so the sudden call—especially one coming directly from the chief—took him by surprise.
Adrian stood over the weapon, wiping away the runes carved into its handle. His brows were knit, his expression carrying both focus and faint disappointment.
Nathan, watching from the side, couldn't help but scoff inwardly. "Acting like he can do better than us…"
