Arc Royale [Ch. 28]

Something is wrong in the city, Knight thought. It was obvious from the sounds far behind him, and the lack of light.

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Drawing his sword, he stabbed it down into the ground and threw back his cloak. He knelt, touching one hand to the grass and closed his eyes briefly. His power spread out, singing underground in search of metal. He found plenty. Then again, this city was more metal than stone and wood. Much of it was likely important in one way or another. He'd have to apologise later for usurping it. Pipes and metal wiring inches thick snapped and coiled underground - turned cherry red and slag hot, then rushed up through soil to burst out and wrap around him. Burning hot, it would have melted the flesh from anyone, himself included, if not for his Passive protecting him. He could suffer no harm from the heat of his own forge.

—Arc Royale [Ch. 28]