"We thought that the items left behind by a hero like you might have a unique effect on that ghost, so we borrowed them for self-defense," Alfie explained embarrassedly.

Using someone else's belongings without permission amounted to stealing, and being caught by the owner only added to the embarrassment.

Adrian waved his hand, dismissing the matter as trivial. However, their words sparked a strange idea in his mind. While Alfie and the others may have naively believed that the items he left behind could affect the ghost, Adrian couldn't help but consider that it wasn't entirely unreasonable. The artifacts from the ancient tomb might indeed hold some power against Autumn.

Initially, Adrian had planned to wait until the destruction of Obscura was complete before studying these artifacts. But now, he felt it might be worth examining them sooner.

After reassuring the five timid men, Adrian bent down to open the boxes. With a pensive expression, he peered at the items within.

"Mr—"

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