The night sky was a vast canvas of midnight blue, scattered with twinkling stars that glimmered like diamonds. The moon hung low in the sky, casting a pale glow over the world below.
A gentle breeze rustled through the leaves of the nearby trees, filling the air with the sweet scent of blooming flowers.
The world seemed to slow down as if taking a deep breath before the night's silence fell upon it like a warm blanket. But amid the peacefulness, Shinon's forge blazed to life, illuminating the surrounding area with an orange-red glow.
At first, the flames were small and weak, struggling to rise from the bed of coals. But as Shinon worked the bellows, they grew stronger, licking hungrily at the logs he had piled atop them. The heat from the forge became intense, radiating outwards in waves that made the air shimmer and dance.
