Chapter 2
“There are four kinds of sentient: black for battle, silver for knowledge, blue for visions, and red for schisms. Of these, most believe that red sentient are most powerful. They’re wrong. Battle sentient, when wielded properly, make up the greatest force in the omniverse.” – Wu Zhao Zetain, The Art Of Sentient War
Stepping out the door, I enter the back alley. Blasts of hot air swirl around me. To my right, a narrow passage winds between two tall brick buildings. A sliver of night sky arches overhead. Humidity presses in, along with the scent of rotting garbage. Metal trash cans line one wall. Along the other, there’s Axel and his gang. They surround Emma, who’s gripping her books and papers against her chest like a shield.
Rage heats my veins. What kind of a guy corners a gi
