Chapter 18: Astonishing Sparks

As John and William barricaded themselves in Professor Thorne's study, days turned into weeks. As they combed through the mysterious diary entries, the air thickened with dust and the odor of old paper. With William's technical knowledge, the old manuscript was translated, revealing its secrets. While drawing an intricate figure, John said, "It talks about a harmonic convergence." "Apparently, specific celestial alignments can amplify the power of the Phoenix Stone." William gave a contemplative tap on the chin. "So, the Black Ravens are probably waiting for a specific night to activate the replica stone." "That implies we must figure out how to stop it," John replied in a hurry. They went through the notebook, becoming more and more frustrated with every dead end. The old book included defenses and rebuttals, but interpreting it turned out to be somewhat difficult. Marie, meantime, spent her days cautiously and covertly visiting the closest town. Her pulse was racing with eve