Summary

Mirari forces Gaven to accompany her in delivering Kylah’s wedding invitation to Salathiel. Gaven refuses and sulks at a nearby tavern while Salathiel meets Mirari with unexpected hostility. Salathiel tries to convince her that Fangbane and the Knights are not her allies, giving her an ultimatum: she must choose either the Knights or him. Sensing Mirari’s distress, Gaven rushes over, confronts Salathiel, and quickly takes Mirari away.

Mirari’s distress causes her eyes to glow magenta, signaling to Gaven that the being inside her has awakened. The entity introduces herself as Cygnus, the Goddess of Fate. She explains that she will continue to occupy Mirari’s body as long as Lachess and the dark aura exist. She also reveals that the soul flame is not just fire—it has the power to take life, and any opposition to her will be...