Chapter 258: Another Bloodfiend Manual

Cavereach City. Caveheart Isle. Dadangar Archipelago.

Aksai returned the smile to Shameen, his eyes flicking around the room. "I'm looking for something... special," he said, choosing his words carefully.

"Something that might not be found in the usual places."

Shameen's smile widened, a glint of interest sparking in her eyes. "You've come to the right place, then. We deal in all sorts of rarities here—artifacts with forgotten histories, objects of power, and, occasionally, items that defy explanation." She gestured to the shelves around them. "Feel free to browse. If you see something that catches your eye, let me know."

Aksai nodded and began to peruse the shelves. There were ancient scrolls, strange metallic devices, and crystals that glowed with an inner light. He picked up a small, intricately carved box and examined it closely.