"Thud!"
That was the sound caused by Hemulinp striking the ground with his sword, wielded like a scepter.
The sound, distant and clear as a bell chime, made the gem at the top of the hilt emit a faint glow.
"————"
At that moment, the air within the palace had changed.
It had become as if some mysterious power had started to flow, causing the barrier that enveloped the entire zenith to faintly glow.
That was indeed the manifestation of the "Light of the Celestial Pillar" being activated.
The Sword of Authority in Hemulinp's hand was neither an ancient secret treasure nor a powerful magic artifact. Its nature leaned more towards being a symbol of the king, a national treasure representing authority, devoid of formidable effects.
Yet, the Sword of Authority was the core of the strategic defense magic barrier "Light of the Celestial Pillar," its control center, its controller.
