22 Thorne
“Imprisonment is only as effective as the dungeon.” - Wu Zhao Zetain, author of The Art of Sentient War
The back wall of my jail cell rattles. The ground shimmies beneath my feet. I summon my sentient into two forms. On my left arm, I create a shield. Meanwhile, a short sword extends from my right hand.
Whatever is coming, I’ll be ready.
The wall rumbles. Distant voices scream in fear. Every inch of my jail cell vibrates with power.
All falls silent and still.
Boom!
The entire back wall explodes. I crouch behind my cover. Pings sound as stone shards slam into my shield. Distant cries sound as the locals run. I dismiss my shield and summon another short sword instead.
Not long now.
A heavy breeze sweeps away the dust that had been hazing over the scene. For the first time
