Sword God in a World of Magic

He was also interested in the answer, but he wanted to wait with the question until they were more familiar with each other.     

"I can't," Shang answered.     

"Curious," Queen Primordium added, "why not?"     

"The power of the Abominations took it from me," Shang said.     

Shang tried his best not to let it show, but he was extremely nervous right now.     

This was the most dangerous moment.     

"I've heard of that," Queen Primordium said. "Don't resist. I need to confirm something."     

Then, Shang felt a smooth finger touch the side of his head.     

Shang did his absolute best not to act suspicious, and he didn't resist.     

He trusted in the Lightning Manor's philosophy that the mind of every individual was a sacred place that wasn't allowed to be looked into or manipulated.     

As long as she didn't read his mind, everything should be fine.