Kisha watched as the Silver Flame hesitated, flickering uncertainly. She remained still, showing remarkable patience as it gradually lowered its guard. For a while, it simply hovered there—until, without warning, it lunged straight toward her.
Kisha's heart leapt in fear. She was certain she was about to be burned alive. Her scream caught in her throat as she shut her eyes tightly… but the pain never came.
Tentatively, she opened her eyes and looked down at her hands and body—there was no sign of the Silver Flame. Instead, her consciousness began to glow with a silver light. In both her mind and her physical body, a glowing array slowly formed beneath her.
Then, a strange symbol—one she didn't recognize—appeared before her and branded itself upon her heart. Or rather, it marked her very soul.
It reminded her of the moment she had formed a contract with her battle pet, Bell—only this felt far deeper, more profound.
