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Chapter 1: The Rain
The town of Nimbrosia was drowning in rain. Heavy sheets of water cascaded from the sky, turning the cobblestone streets into slick rivers. Kael sprinted through the downpour, his black raincoat flapping wildly around him. His boots splashed through puddles, sending water flying in all directions. Beneath his coat, he clutched two novels tightly, trying to shield them from the relentless storm.

Kael’s breath came in ragged gasps as he pushed himself forward. His only goal was to reach home before the precious books were ruined. But as he darted down a narrow alley, his foot suddenly struck something hard. He stumbled, nearly falling to the ground, but managed to catch himself just in time. Annoyed, he glanced back to see what had tripped him.

There, half-submerged in a puddle, was a box-like object wrapped in a sleek, silicon cover. It was strange—completely dry despite the pouring rain. Intrigued, Kael bent down and picked it up, feeling the odd weight of it in his hands. But with the rain soaking through his clothes, he didn’t dwell on it for long. Tucking the peculiar object under his arm, Kael resumed his dash home.