Chapter 13: Hundred-Forged Vermilion Bird

Morning sunlight fell soft and warm as Daxton Mabbett left the Mabbett family and headed for the Weapon Forging Workshop. The Weapon Forging Workshop was Pelton's largest marketplace for weapons. Its selection was the most complete in the city, and the quality was consistently top-tier. Daxton arrived and stopped at a counter. "I'm looking for a sword that feels right in the hand. Anything you'd recommend?" "Of course, sir. One moment!" The clerk in charge of the counter was all smiles. He quickly...