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Aqui estão três sugestões de títulos para este capítulo:
The Weaver's Silent Omen
Deep Green and Molten Gold
The Shroud of House Sylvarys
— Who were the artisans? — the question came softly, almost casual, while his fingers still traced the inner seams of the breastplate. The two shared a swift look of surprise.
— Artisans? — Cordelia repeated, tilting her head. — There was only one. — He raised his chin slightly, filled with curiosity. — Just one? —
— Only one — the commander confirmed, leaning his shoulder against the ivory wall. He imagined the way the suit would settle on his younger brother's frame. — And a warning: seeking to hire her is a waste of effort. —
— Why? — The sister let out a small huff of laughter. — Because she simply works for almost no one. — The curious silence that followed was invitation enough.
— Her name is Asyrian Lusy — Cordelia finally said. — Almost everyone calls her by another name. — — The Grey Weaver. —
Aslam's fingers paused for a heartbeat over the silver thread of the suit. — A title well-earned — Cordelia replied without hesitation.
— They say she began as a simple apprentice in a runic armor shop in the capital's old district. She spent entire days watching the masters work without uttering a single word. When they finally placed a needle in her hand, the girl spent three days unpicking a single seam to understand how the thread reacted to mana. —
— Three days? — he asked, deeply interested. — Three days. — The commander continued the tale naturally, as if repeating a story told many times.
— The shop master thought she had lost her mind. He cast the girl out, claiming that no one learns to sew by taking apart finished work. — The warrior crossed her arms with a small smile.
— Two years later, she returned with a runic cloak she had crafted herself. — The commander raised a finger, pointing to the chest of the suit.
— The first model to absorb kinetic impact without tearing internal fibers, achieved without any mana crystal or extra gimmick. — — The shop master bought the piece that very day — Cordelia added. — He paid double what he offered his veteran artisans. —
— Is that how she gained her fame? — Aslam mused aloud. — No — Marcus said, shaking his head. — Her fame came when she refused three consecutive noble houses. She stated she would sew no clothes for those seeking to look powerful. She would only craft for those who intended to survive while wearing them. —
The corner of Aslam's mouth curved slightly. — A sensible philosophy. — — She accepts commissions rarely — the sister continued. — She sometimes goes years without producing a thing. When she accepts, she works alone. No apprentices, no assistants. —
— So this suit... — — Was crafted entirely by her own hands. — The First Sorcerer touched the silver line on the shoulder again, tracing the seam like one following an ancient map.
— I understand the nickname 'Grey' now. — — And that brings another question... if she rarely takes commissions and works alone, how exactly did this suit come to be? —
The sister shared a quick glance with the commander, deciding where to start the explanation. When she spoke again, the levity had vanished. — She appeared because of you. —
He tilted his head slightly. — Because of me? — — When you vanished — Cordelia continued, leaning against the ivory wall — the news tore through the capital faster than any messenger.
— First came the rumors, then the exaggerations, and finally the silence... that specific quiet that settles when people begin to accept the worst possibility. — The commander crossed his arms, staring at the suit as if revisiting that dark period.
— Patrols were sent, mercenaries hired, contacts squeezed. For weeks, every lead vanished. No battle marks, no body, no reliable witnesses. Eventually, everyone treated the outcome as a certainty. —
The sister continued with a soft sigh. — That was when Asyrian appeared at the estate. Uninvited and unannounced, she walked through the main gate as if still employed by the house and demanded to speak with our mother. —
He narrowed his eyes slightly. — She just appeared? — — Yes. And she brought a rather... pragmatic idea. — Cordelia let out a brief huff of laughter before continuing.
— She claimed that if the youngest of House Sylvarys had truly perished, then he should be buried in something worthy of the bloodline. According to her, funerals are vital ceremonies and shoddy clothes are an insult to the dead. —
Aslam fell silent for a moment. The commander resumed the narrative smoothly. — She remade every family garment during that period. Formal armors, ceremonial cloaks, combat gear... everything fresh. She claimed the house was full of old pieces made by lazy artisans. —
— And so she decided to make a suit for you as well — Cordelia added. — Something she had never done before. You were too young the last time she worked with us. —
She looked directly at his chest, at the golden symbol embroidered into the cloth. — She crafted this new piece. She said that should the body ever be found, the youngest Sylvarys should be laid to rest in something that represents the family as it truly is. —
Silence returned to the small annex. — Our mother nearly threw her out for saying that — the commander added, a hint of humor in his voice. — She insisted you would set foot in that house again sooner or later. —
Cordelia nodded. — I kept the suit anyway. I knew if you ever returned, this would be the only piece in the capital capable of fitting you properly. — — And here you are. — — Alive — she finished.
The corner of his mouth curved slowly. — I imagine the Grey Weaver would be slightly disappointed to have missed an elegant funeral — the Sorcerer said. The commander gave a low laugh as he moved away from the wall.
— Knowing that woman, she would likely say it is far better to see the garment survive a few battles before ending up in a casket. — Cordelia broke the ensuing silence, tapping the stone bench twice.
— Very well, story over. Now put it on, Kaelus. — She pointed to the folded suit with a direct gesture. The commander nodded, pushing himself from the wall.
— I agree. The piece must mold to your frame before we return to the lobby. The sooner you wear it, the faster it will recognize your mana flow. — Aslam stood still for a heartbeat. He tilted his face toward them.
— Right... — he said slowly. — And what exactly do you plan to do while I change? — Cordelia frowned. — Wait. — — In here? — — Of course in here. —
The silence lasted two heartbeats. — Cordelia... — he said finally, with extreme patience, — you realize that to wear this thing, I must... well... remove the clothes I am currently wearing. —
She blinked, surprised by the observation. — Yes. — — So... — Aslam gestured vaguely to the room — perhaps you would like to... leave? — The commander and sister shared a brief look.
— Leave? — Marcus repeated, genuinely confused. — Why? — The youngest's expression shifted to a mix of disbelief and embarrassment. — Because I am changing. —
Cordelia laughed. — Kael, we bathed you hundreds of times when you were small. — Marcus nodded with total ease. Aslam remained motionless, pressing two fingers to the bridge of his nose to reorganize his thoughts.
His sigh was slow, almost philosophical. "For countless eons, the First Sorcerer had studied peoples, dynasties, hierarchies, and the strangest forms of collective living. He had witnessed councils of kings debating war for nights, and barbarian tribes sealing alliances with blood."
"None of those experiences, however, seemed to have prepared his mind for this." The interaction of siblings. Cordelia arched an eyebrow. — Are you shy? — — Yes. — — Really? —
The warrior sighed dramatically. — Very well, very well. The youngest of House Sylvarys has grown modest. — Marcus was already pushing the ivory door open when he added: — We shall wait outside. —
Before leaving, the commander gave the suit one last look. — Be swift, Kaelus. — The door closed. Silence returned to the white rock annex.
The market hum became a faint murmur, replaced by the dripping mana fountain and the light echo of his own movements. Aslam stood still, letting a small smile appear. — Siblings... — he muttered.
He began to remove the simple cloak he had worn since the surface. The worn fabric slid off his shoulders and hit the stone bench with a soft thud. Then came the inner layers of travel gear, functional and aesthetic-free.
As soon as the suit's interior touched his skin, the silver lines hidden among the fibers reacted. A nearly imperceptible glow ran through the inner seams like a silent current. The fabric seemed to wake, recognizing the mana in his meridians.
The First Sorcerer arched an eyebrow. — Ah... — He slid his arm through the sleeve. The suit responded instantly. The metallic silk tightened gently around his shoulder, adjusting with precision.
As his second arm found the other sleeve, the fit became complete. The fabric slid over his torso like a second skin, accommodating his chest and back without resistance. In moments, the Sylvarys attire rested perfectly aligned.
Kaelus rotated his shoulders. The fabric followed with absolute lightness. No noise. No tension. No restriction. Only mobility. He let a minimal thread of mana circulate.
The gold embroideries answered, absorbing the excess and guiding the flow through the garment's internal tracks. A discreet smile appeared. — Asyrian Lusy... — he murmured. — Really impressive. —
He let out a low, contained laugh. Without warning, he released his mana. It was no careful thread this time. It was a torrent. Energy exploded from his meridians like a compressed wave finally set free.
The ivory annex responded instantly: the air vibrated and the water in the basin rippled violently. The crystal ceiling light trembled as if an invisible gale had swept the room. Arcane pressure filled the space.
The suit reacted, silver lines illuminating fully under the metallic silk like a living map of circuits awakening. The golden embroideries drank the torrent of energy, guiding the excess through the internal channels.
The energy spread through the garment, forming a protective mesh that enveloped him like an invisible field. Part of the mana dissipated into the air, while another part returned to the fabric, strengthening the runic mesh.
The annex shook, while the suit remained flawless. He retracted his mana with the same ease he had released it. The pressure vanished, and silence returned. His smile was now broad. — Hah... — He gave a satisfied laugh. — Excellent. —
For a few seconds, he simply stood there, enjoying the feel of the suit. The piece felt alive, adjusting to his muscles and balancing his mana flow with rare elegance. He raised his hands to his head, running fingers through his hair.
There was still dust from the ivory ruins, fine stone residue, and dried mana—imperfections that contrasted with the elegant suit. Aslam watched this for a moment and chuckled. — Let us avoid ruining such a masterpiece for the sake of dust. —
He raised his right hand and rotated his wrist naturally. Mana answered the silent command. A small sphere of water formed above his palm, condensing from the air's moisture and the liquid mana of the fountain.
With a flick, the water opened like a liquid ribbon and slid over his body. The current swept through his hair first, washing away every trace of dust. It descended over his face, cleaning with millimetric precision.
The flow continued down his neck and suit, removing the journey's residues without leaving a single drop out of place. The fabric responded elegantly; golden embroideries repelled moisture while metallic fibers guided the liquid away.
In seconds, the water gathered back into a single sphere. He closed his hand, and it evaporated. His white hair rested perfectly like fallen snow. The metallic gray suit fit with perfect precision, gold pulsing with his mana.
Regeneration had advanced silently while he tested the suit. His ocular meridians, once overloaded by the Expansion surge, now pulsed with renewed stability. He let his mana flow again, concentrated around his eyes.
A soft warmth spread as the last damage vanished, replaced by perfectly aligned nerves. Vision returned like a gentle tide invading the dark. Green appeared first, deep and silent, reflecting the ceiling light.
The shade was no longer the light green Kaelus once had. The color had deepened, darkening into a dense green with bluish reflections, like kelp moving in deep waters. He blinked, and the world stabilized.
Aslam observed the young man in the water's reflection. He looked... flawless. His white hair was perfectly aligned, the Sylvarys suit was a second skin, and his dark green eyes held oceanic depth. — Much better. —
The ivory door gave way to an impatient push. Cordelia entered already speaking, followed by Marcus. What they found stopped them cold. The change was not in a single detail, but in the sum of it all.
For the first time, there was no sense of a younger brother needing protection. In the center of the annex stood the full presence of a mage who had reached the Third Ring, imposing itself silently and absolutely.
The white hair was clean and silver, contrasting sharply with the dark suit. But it was his eyes that held them. The green had returned, yet it held a newfound depth—a green darkened by bluish nuances.
— Now it makes sense... — she said in a low voice, her words coming slowly. Marcus nodded, his gaze fixed on his brother. — It does. — He stepped forward, his posture shifting subtly to recognize the new dynamic.
Kaelus sustained their gaze with calm, his smile a trait of satisfaction. The scene stabilized as a silent transition point. They left the annex soon after, and the market sound returned in layers.
The trio advanced through the Cathedral of Reverse Roots. Marcus led with an upright posture, his dark skin contrasting with the thick white dreadlocks that fell to his back. His blue eyes evaluated everything with constant attention.
Cordelia walked beside him, her violet eyes scanning the environment with controlled coldness. Kaelus followed, his snow-white skin and brighter hair creating a visual unity with his siblings.
Their presence was noted by the crowd. In this flow, the path narrowed between two opposing groups. Marcus shifted his weight to avoid a collision, but his foot found resistance. The contact was light, yet the reaction was not.
The orc whose foot was struck stopped, meeting Marcus's gaze. A hand rose and closed around Marcus's arm with enough firmness to signal trouble. Marcus reacted instantly, his aura expanding with weight and tension.
— Hey, Ghor, let go — a human from the other group said. — It was just a bump — another added, eyes watchful. Cordelia positioned herself in front of Kaelus, her posture rigid. — Marcus...? —
Aslam took a step, moving between them naturally. His smile was light, contrasting with the tension. — The hallway narrowed more than it seemed — he said calmly. — Our oversight. —
He met the orc's eyes with quiet interest. — We shall go our way, and you yours. This suffices for today. — Ghor held the arm a moment longer before releasing it with a sharp motion.