Chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13 Summary

Chapter 10 - Harry arms himself with both magical (his blasting rod and shield bracelet) and conventional weapons (i.e. guns), but is surprised when the attack he anticipates is a simple knock on his door. He admits a hulking man named Kincaid, who in turn introduces The Archive, a pretty seven year old girl; Kincaid, she reveals, is her bodyguard. She reveals that she is the living repository of all knowledge, arcane and otherwise, and that she is there to discuss the terms of the duel. In answer to her questions, Harry reveals that he has chosen neither a second nor a weapon. The Archive gives him until later that day to choose a second, and also offers him four options for weapons - will, skill (i.e. with physical weaponry), energy (i.e. magic), or flesh (i.e. physical combat...