Chapter 9
Chapter 9: The Shield of Sunlight
Layia receives her new shield from Galen and learns about its special design. Felix prepares for the morning service, inviting peace and hope to the village. Mystica appears with an urgent, mysterious message for Ed, hinting at challenges ahead and stirring questions about his past. Layia, proud of her new shield, feels closer to her dream of becoming a real warrior, while Ed wonders about the new adventure that awaits them all.
The sunlight streamed through the crooked shutters of Catherine’s inn, painting golden stripes across the breakfast table where Layia sat, jiggling her feet. In front of her, a honey bun and a tall glass of milk waited for attention, but Layia’s mind was elsewhere—outside, where Galen’s forge clinked and clattered.
At the far end of the room, Felix the happy Vicor hummed as he polished a wooden cup for the morning’s peace service. His smile stretched wide. “All are welcome to the square at midday,” he said, lifting the cup as if to catch the light. “We’ll sing a song for new beginnings!”
Layia’s eyes shone up at Ed, who was tightening the straps on his shiny black gauntlets. She whispered, “Do you think it’s ready?”
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