— So this is that ancient artifact…

The Evil Society’s djinn had snatched the ring. The chances of Yun Seung-Ah or Kim Suho recovering it were slim. I had no choice, even if I attracted the djinn's attention.

I compressed a portion of aether around my hand and weaved it into a wire. It was only as long as my hand, but would elongate when I threw it.

Still, the wire wouldn’t reach the castle. Although Master Sharpshooter included throwing, I didn’t have enough strength. Thankfully, I could compensate with stigma’s magic power.

I concentrated magic power onto my right arm. I didn’t hold back and converted 80% of my magic power into kinetic energy. My strength remained the same, but stigma’s magic power amplified the kinetic energy. It didn’t increase my physical ability, so I didn’t know how powerful my throw would be.

“Huap!”

I threw the wire with a spirited shout. My target was Homer’s Ring in the djinn’s hand. The short wire instantly elongated and moved like it was alive until it snatched the target. Immediately, I pulled the wire back.

Whoosh—

The wire instantly retracted.

As expected of an ancient artifact, the ring didn’t contain a single scratch.

“Nice shot.”

I smiled in satisfaction, but not for long. The wire’s unexpected power swung in an arc and severed a portion of the castle walls. It...