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Chapter 29 - MEETING IN OSSIBUZ

Every night, beneath the cool silver wash of the moon, Xerxez trained with Teacher Devein in the quiet temple yard. Spirit lanterns glowed faintly, and wind-chimes whispered like distant spirits.

Though a bow already answered his call, Xerxez longed for more — for a weapon that was truly his. One born from his soul, not simply tradition.

He exhaled, gathering spirit energy into his palm. Nothing happened.

Again.

And again.

The air quivered, but no weapon formed.

"Teacher Devein," Xerxez asked softly, brushing his palm as though touching a hidden scar, "do you think the Thallerion bloodline can forge a dagger infused with lightning? A real one — a summoning weapon?"

He remembered the mark.

The whisper.

The dagger that breathed lightning in his hand.

Devein stroked his beard, puzzled.

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