Chapter 45: Gavric’s Challenge
The next morning, in the library’s depths, Kelvin dove into a book on courage resonance, its pages detailed on how to channel a beast’s fearless instincts into unyielding Convergences.
His gauntlet pulsed, amplifying his focus as he linked the concepts to Xerion’s fiery resolve.
Lyra’s scroll explored loyalty runes. Darius who his usual bravado was tempered by the trial’s gravity, he studied soulstone amplifiers.
As midmorning approached, they headed to Master Sylva’s lecture hall. Sylva’s vine-serpent wove through the vines as she lectured on beast loyalty, the art of fostering unwavering trust between a tamer and it’s beast. "Loyalty is the bedrock of your bond," she said, with a sharp voice. "Without it, your Convergence will crumble under pressure."
Kelvin took notes, linking Sylva’s words to Xerion’s unyielding devotion, his gauntlet thrummed as he visualized channeling it in battle.
Lyra’s diagrams which she drew during the class mapped Salaris’s instincts, her amulet glowed as she worked, her focus was unshaken by the looming trial.
Darius with his discipline sharpened, took detailed notes, Rhoam’s steady presence anchored him as he connected the lecture to their synergy.
The lecture ended with a practical: sensing a beast’s loyalty through the soulstream under simulated duress. Kelvin dove into his bond, feeling Xerion’s fire which was fierce, loyal, unbreakable.
Lyra’s bond with Salaris was a steady shadow, her loyalty was flawless. Darius’s connection to Rhoam’s strength wavered briefly, but the panther’s nudge guided him to success, earning a rare nod from Sylva.