The Extra is a Genius!?

Noel sat cross-legged on his bed, a half-crumpled trade catalog spread across his lap.

The paper was worn and a little scorched at the edges—clearly secondhand. Every item glowed faintly on the page, animated by weak enchantments that flickered when you touched them.

He'd circled the one he needed twice already.

Name: Veilweaver's Charm

Type: Illusion-class utility artifact

Function: Temporarily alters physical appearance (30–45 min max)

Recharge Time: 96 hours

Price: 40 gold coins.

Noel stared at the number.

Then exhaled, long and flat, and dropped the catalog onto the bed.

"Right. So that's a no."