Galatea felt a little nervous as she touched the necklace hidden beneath her uniform collar.
Its faint warmth was a reminder of the gift her elder sister, Saintess Claire, had entrusted to her, a Sovereign-Grade detection artifact.
Irene, seated beside her, wore a similar necklace… Of course, the two of them also received something from Saintess Teresa. On their arm, concealed beneath their sleeves, was their second artifact.
It was a Sovereign-Grade defensive armband, and it was always ready to activate if the threat was lethal enough.
These artifacts were not meant for battle. The Academy forbade highly offensive relics within its walls, like explosive fire or artifacts that could release toxic gas, and many others.
Instead, they allowed those designed for protection and awareness, or maybe tools to sharpen their senses and shield their souls.
