The obsidian Ring [Part-2]
But Leon—he merely smiled.
For everything he'd just claimed… was a bluff.
The "Skyfall Kingdom" tale, the legendary magical scholar —all made-up. A tidy little story constructed for credulity. Not fact.
In real life, he had purchased the ring at his System store. A shiny black ring, plain-named Obsidian Ring, hidden away in the rare items list for 150 blank points. The craftsmanship? Perfect. The resistance to mana? Real. And the strengthening barrier powerful enough to shatter a killing strike? Also, real. But the history? Completely made-up.
He required the King to be convinced by it. To want it. To wear it.
For that ring contained something much more valuable than defensive charms.
A secret failsafe.
Leon's grin remained as he looked at the velvet box now cradled in the King's hand, the gem glowing softly.
