A few weeks later.
I was in a spacious and simply decorated study. This was Isabella's study, and she had summoned me because she wanted to discuss something important. Since I would be heading to the rebellion zone tomorrow, I assumed that would be our topic of conversation.
"Alright?" I said, watching Isabella attempt to retrieve something from a locked box for about five minutes.
"Oh, wait a moment, little Ethan. I had hidden this because it's a very important piece" she said, and I waited another five minutes.
"Ah, finally!" she exclaimed as she sat down in the chair next to me.
Isabella showed me what she held in her hand—it was a sparkling blue stone. The stone bore lightning motifs as if naturally occurring rather than crafted by an artisan. I also noticed Isabella wore a necklace with the same stone around her neck.
"What is this?" I asked.
