Chapter 6
Chapter 6: Galen's Gift
After Ed helps calm the village square, metalsmith Galen offers to craft Ed a new set of black armor and helmet, gathering curious villagers and sparking excitement among the children. Layia hopes she might help with the design, and Ed feels a growing sense of belonging, even as Angel Solis hints that helping others is helping Ed remember who he once was.
The village square still buzzed with energy as the sun finally dipped behind the rooftops. People picked up apples, righted overturned barrels, and shared stories of Ed’s swift rescue. Layia, cheeks smudged with flour, beamed beside Ed, proud to stand with her friend.
Suddenly, the clatter of metal sounded from across the square. Galen, the broad-shouldered metalsmith, strode forward, his leather apron tossing sparks of sunset. He wiped his brow and grinned at Ed. “You’re quite the sight, friend! That old helmet of yours did its last good deed, but I reckon even a warrior like you needs a bit more protection.”
Layia’s eyes widened. “Galen, are you going to make Ed new armor?”
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