CH744 A Gift Too Great III
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Alex let out a long sigh after hearing Saul's answer.
'This is complicated,' the youth thought.
He rubbed the bridge of his nose.
"This probably has something to do with why Emperor Piccard and Duke Cyrindale used the authority of their Ancestral Spirits," Saul suddenly said.
"What do you mean?" Alex asked, turning around.
"Using the authority of a Deity or Divine Spirit is not easy. Never mind House Patriarchs—even lifelong clergy such as priests and paladins find it difficult to wield Authority as they wish. There is always a price," Saul revealed.
"The patriarchs are granted a limited number of opportunities each year to freely invoke the authority of their Divine Spirits. As such, they reserve those opportunities for matters of the utmost importance."
"And investigating the newly emerged claimant of House Skywalker qualifies?" Alex raised an eyebrow.
"It would seem so," Saul replied.
