Manipulated, it was retrieved from the storage container and expanded to its original size in the real dimension—the Spine Wheel, specifically number 357. As Lyle had expected, there were no anomalies, but the question remained, how did it react?
During a simple inspection, in the presence of the judge, the manipulator reported, "No anomalies, Your Honor. I believe there is no possibility of Spiritual Wisdom..."
"Lies! He is covering for the Plague Doctor's sins. Elya could not possibly lack cognition; she clearly accepted my gift. I personally placed it into her tentacles, watching her insert it into her body. She cannot lack Spiritual Wisdom." In Shiny's grasp, Toxic Umbrella roared, its perspective a significant blow to the pathologically love-stricken Light Bat.
The judge was not angered by Toxic Umbrella's outburst in his courtroom and merely tapped his gavel lightly, replying directly with the Liches' characteristic detachment.
