Chapter 16: Mind and Soul of Runes
CH16: Mind and Soul of Runes
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The Tribulation of Heavenly Secrets came and went without leaving a ripple.
All residents of DragonHold Enclave experienced some form of boon—though no one knew why.
None recalled anything unusual. They didn't even sense anything amiss. One moment, life was mundane; the next, blessings arrived for no rhyme or reason.
Since the Enclave's authorities said nothing, and no one suffered ill effects, everyone soon dismissed the strange occurrence and went about their business.
By fate's design, nearly everyone hostile to Alex was away from the tower, attending Duke Siegmund Wastelander's ascension celebration—so none benefited from the boon Alex had caused.
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The person at the heart of the Tribulation remained oblivious to this fortunate coincidence.
In fact, he was unaware of the entire event.
After a day's rest, he returned to his Rune-Tech project. The discovery of Greater Runes and the OmniRune Core in his Mindspace was only a milestone—'nothing worth mentioning.'