Chapter 10: Whispers of Power

Chapter 10: Whispers of Power, Nathan returns from an eerie delivery to find a mysterious brooch left in his truck. Recognizing a similar yet far more intense energy within the brooch, he suspects it’s an artifact of unknown origins. Wary, he hides it among his silver stash to avoid its unsettling presence. Driven by newfound resolve, he returns to inscribing rings, discovering the power of pure intent to command mana. The experience brings a surge of pride, awakening a deep sense of purpose in him. Nathan realizes that cultivating isn’t just a path to power—it’s his true calling.