Chapitre 94: Plans [IV]

Instead of surrendering, he whipped out his pistol and aimed its barrel at me. 

Unfortunately for him, I was already moving. 

My Origin Card would take a few seconds to materialize, so that was all the time I needed to buy.

I grabbed the edge of the circular table and yanked it upward, flipping it toward Jones as he was the only one among the trio to possess an Artifact — a sword.

Artifacts were enchanted items that required Spirit Essence to function.

While an Awakened could channel their own Essence directly into these items, ordinary people relied on Essence Stones to power them.

It leveled the playing field somewhat between the Awakened and the general population. 

But only somewhat. 

The table soared through the air, forcing Jones to stumble back with a startled curse. His hand was already going for the sword strapped to his side.