Forged Destiny [Book 9: Ch. 19, Ch. 20]

"The Rune absorbed the attack and locked it inside. It would probably do that with just about any spell. If I'm right, the weapon should be imbued with it now. Either when you slash or maybe in some other way."

"You're not sure?"

"Knowing how it works doesn't mean knowing how to use it."

"It doesn't matter," Ruby said, grinning ferally. "What matters is that my scythe has the power of Salem's magic in it. That's what you meant when you said you knew how to win."

"Yeah." I matched her smile with one of my own. "We'll kill her with her own abilities."

"It just might work," Blake whispered. "We're not strong enough to beat her, but she is. If we can turn her spells back on her… even if they don't kill, they'll be the most powerful attacks we have." She drew out her throwing knives and pushed the bandolier toward me.

I took them and began to Engrave a Rune into each and every one. I'd already done her daggers but the more she had, the more offensive and defensive capability she'd have

—Forged Destiny [Book 9: Ch. 19]



With a final smirk, Blake flickered away, darting in and hurling a dagger at Salem's distracted back. It impacted and stuck into her, making Salem rear up. The damage wasn't there, however. She dragged it out, spun and cast a ball of black light at Blake.

When it was absorbed into Blake's dagger, Salem roared with fury.

—Forged Destiny [Book 9: Ch. 20]