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to The Silver Crucible, the most exclusive privat

at and a lightweight silk veil that b

uild masters were gathered around a massive projection table

t on the table. "The draconian propulsion core overloads after

a multi-dimensional energy matrix," I said calmly, my

turning their furio

cked up an etching stylus, and swiftly altered their flawed schematic. My h

now," I

hing a volatile red, the core hummed with a pristine a

ief Guildmaster, a haughty man i

he 'Aegis Paradox'-the city-wide shielding matrix that has stumped this council for

ting on his secondary screen. I couldn't help but let out a so

ning red. "Watch your tone, girl! It is a Ti

hing the primary crystal stylus. I didn't just tweak their design; I deleted half of it.

bius loop of raw magical geometry. "You treat void-mana as a weight. I

alm onto the e

ed flawlessly, the energy readings climbing to absolute infinity without a single decimal of instabili

It was not just quiet; it was t

to the stone tiles, tears welling in his ancient eyes. "A flawless infinite loop... The Lost Equation of

appreciative clap echoed from t

e exiled half-blood dragon knight wore a crisp black tailored coa

solute, undeniable authority of Aether Forge's acting head. "Clear the

e continent's military supply lines, bowed their heads in immedia

he dim amber light, Cassian's sharp amber eyes softened, burning with

e terrifyingly brilliant," Cassian murmured, his voice dro

an command seal of Aether Forge, and pressed it directly i

ed, his gaze tracing the outline of my veiled face a

er is yours to command. You are the absolute Queen of the Forge, and I am yours

iberation washed through my veins. This was my new life. No long

smoothly, a confident smile touching my lips.

rass bell above the salon's front entrance chimed sharply,

ce cut through the qui

gathering! I am Princess Audrey of the Drakos Dynasty,