I narrowed my eyes at the meager list.
Just two elite souls. One of them, I was sure, had to be Veyrin. The foxkin prince I'd killed in our duel. But the human warrior? I had no idea. That mystery needed unraveling.
There was only one real way to figure it out.
With Vex still curled against me, I extended my free hand toward the open Codex.
"[Awaken]."
Mana surged up my spine into my hands, which then moved into the open Codex, feeding its pages with fuel. The symbols etched across the leather binding flared to life: pale veins of blue light traveled along its surface, reminding me of how lightning etched in flesh looked. The book hovered a little higher, vibrating faintly as it drank in the energy I provided.
Then, with a low, whispering hum, it responded to my call.
