Troublesome situation

As Terra and Rain's sisters cared for Princess Esmeralda, Rain turned his attention to the peculiar spear he had acquired during their rescue operation. Fueled by curiosity, he couldn't resist the urge to explore the mysteries surrounding this weapon that had played a pivotal role in their mission. Seeking to occupy his mind, Branden decided to join Rain in this endeavor.

While they engaged in their respective tasks, Rain took the opportunity to recount the events that had transpired outside the castle while Branden had been on his mission to locate Esmeralda. He shared the details of the encounters. Branden attentively absorbed the narrative of the fights, responding with nods of agreement and occasional expressions of surprise.

"Yes, I heard about that ability," Branden said while rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "I didn't think that someone would be able to replicate that skill."

The spear Rain now possessed was a striking combination of form and function. Its