"Exactly! The Holy Son has his seals—what does he have?"

A chorus of ridicule erupted from the crowd.

In the Spirit Domain, especially on the Central Continent, elders often placed protective seals on their descendants. These seals carried a portion of the elder's strength or will, designed to activate in life-threatening situations and provide a way out.

To the onlookers, Adrian was just a lone soldier—an insignificant figure with no support or protection. Their disdain for him was clear, mo