He reveled in the sensation of his thoughts being immersed in ice water, clear and efficient.
It allowed him to sense the presence of the Universe Law more clearly than anywhere else.
Now it seemed that the Thorn Crown, one of the Four Great Sovereignty Sacred Artifacts with its ability to gather the Law of Fear, also served as something akin to a "promotion ritual."
It was this that had enabled King Arthur to advance quickly to the Seventh Grade.
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Other cities might surrender and become slaves, but the people of the Southern Continent would never leave Talon City behind—the largest Machinery City in the southern part of the East Wilderness.
The only piece of good news was that almost everyone in the city knew they were fighting a battle to the death.
The city was now in a state of total war readiness.
Official recruitment points could be seen everywhere on the streets.
Residents, young and old alike, could sign up to receive their combat equipment.
