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Evan Draycott had big dreams of becoming a legendary summoner. He imagined summoning a dragon, a phoenix, or at least a wolf with a cool scar. Instead, he got… Skully. A knee-high, lopsided, talking skeleton with a knack for mischief and an ego bigger than his tiny frame.  

At first, Evan thought his summoning ritual was a disaster. But Skully isn’t just any skeleton—he’s a cunning, resourceful, and oddly overpowered little guy with a mysterious past. Together, this unlikely duo embarks on a journey filled with humor, chaos, and unexpected triumphs.  

From sneaking into forbidden libraries to outsmarting arrogant summoners, Evan and Skully prove that even the smallest summon can cast the longest shadow. But as their adventures grow more dangerous, Evan begins to wonder: What exactly *is* Skully, and why does he seem to know so much about ancient magic?  

Join Evan and Skully in this hilarious and heartwarming tale of friendship, strategy, and bone-chilling antics. After all, greatness doesn’t always come in the biggest package—sometimes, it’s just a tiny skeleton with a big mouth and an even bigger plan.

My starting summon is OP

The days after the Void Serpent's defeat were strange. The academy buzzed with celebration, but I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. Skully, my ever-enthusiastic partner, seemed… quieter. His rune, which had always glowed with a steady golden light, now flickered unpredictably, sometimes tinged with a faint red hue. It wasn't just the rune, either. He'd pause mid-sentence, his eye sockets narrowing as if listening to something I couldn't hear.

"Skully," I said one evening as we sat in the dormitory, "what's going on with you? You've been acting weird ever since we got back."

He hesitated, his rune dimming slightly. *"I don't know, Master. It's like… there's a voice in my head. It's faint, but it's there. And it's getting louder."*

I frowned, my stomach twisting. "A voice? What kind of voice?"

*"I don't know,"* he admitted, his tone uncharacteristically solemn. *"It's not the Void Serpent. It's something else. Something… older."*

I leaned forward, my concern growing. "Is it the Prism? Is it affecting you?"

Skully shook his head. *"No, it's not the Prism. It's… me. Or maybe it's the rune. I can't tell anymore."*

I didn't like the sound of that. Skully had always been so sure of himself, so confident. To see him uncertain was unsettling. "We need to figure this out," I said firmly. "If something's wrong, we'll fix it. Together."

Skully's rune flickered, the faint red light growing brighter for a moment before fading. *"Thanks, Master. I don't know what I'd do without you."*

Chapter 37: The Flickering Rune