That’s why he doesn’t just possess us. Take the ring by force. He has to take the risk we might choose against him. And so does the Creator. That’s the paradox of the Arch of Time. And white gold. Power depends on choice. The necessity of freedom. If Foul just conquers us, if we’re under his control, the ring won’t give him the power to break out. But if the Creator tries to control us through the Arch, he’ll break it.”
