After my wooden-doll nod, Rorden plucked the ring from its golden box and seized my hand.
The moment he caught sight of the Celestine ring on my fourth finger, he paused. Just for a breath. His gaze turned razor-sharp as he lifted it to meet mine, and his grip tightened like a snare around my wrist.
"Protection charm."
I explained with a half-hearted smile, not keen on giving away too much about the strongest and only weapon I had left.
Rorden didn't lash out. He didn't need to. Though clearly displeased to see I had been marked, he also knew full well that I was already caught in his web. Struggling would only tear me apart faster.
A cold shiver crept down my spine as the metal slid slowly onto my middle finger.
[Congratulations. You have obtained a new item.]
[The Veiled Sigil.]
[Effect: Awakens dormant legend.]
