A display of ornate swords surrounded the throne, protruding from the stone floor and armrests.
According to the Paladin's memories, these weapons served absolutely zero combat purpose. They were purely decorative pieces, forged from brittle metals weaker than standard wood or glass.
The instructions demanded he utilize one of these specific display pieces. If the throne had lacked them, he would have needed to scour the palace for an alternative ornamental blade.
Solomon grabbed the hilt of a nearby decorative longsword and pulled it effortlessly from the stone.
He looked down at the royal seat, then shifted his gaze toward the bronze owl hovering nearby. He let out a loud, frustrated groan. Performing this specific requirement on a live broadcast felt incredibly embarrassing.
However, the hidden vault mechanism demanded absolute compliance.
