"Phantom Rebirth: The Last White Raven’s Path to the Ultimate Assassin"

The Mind of an Innovator

Seraphis sat within the forge chamber of Raven’s Perch, surrounded by the faint glow of enchanted lanterns.

The Voidfire Arrowheads she had crafted earlier rested on the wooden table before her, their dark engravings pulsing faintly with stored energy.

"You’re stable now… but stability isn’t enough."

She wasn’t satisfied with merely holding Voidfire—she wanted to imbue magic into it at will, to unleash the flames only when she desired.

Her fingers tapped rhythmically against the wooden table as she pondered the next step.

"Magic shouldn’t be forced. It should respond… like a whisper carried on the wind."

She needed to make the runes listen to her will.

With that thought, she picked up an arrowhead and began her work.

 The First Modification – Strengthening the Conduit

She redrew the runes, making them thinner and more intricate than before.

Instead of forcing the flames to remain trapped, she added a delayed activation sequence—allowing the energy to remain dormant until she called upon it.

She focused on three main aspects:

• Conductivity – The arrow must respond instantly when magic is poured into it.

• Retention – It should hold magic without leaking energy.

• Controlled Ignition – The Voidfire should ignite only upon command.

With precise hands, she etched the modifications onto the metal.

She had learned from her mistakes—the runes had to be perfectly aligned, or they would either overload the magic or fail to activate at all.

"This time, I won’t let you break."

The First Test – Attempting Infusion

Once the runes were set, Seraphis grabbed the modified arrowhead and placed it on the table.

She pressed her fingers against the cold metal and closed her eyes.

Slowly, she sent a thread of mana into the runes, willing them to accept her power.

The engravings began to glow softly, but—

FSSSHHHT!

A sharp crackling sound erupted, and the energy dispersed without igniting.

She opened her eyes, frustrated.

"Not enough flow. The magic isn’t sinking in."

She needed to adjust the pathways further.

 The Second Modification – Aligning the Flow

She reworked the sequence, ensuring the runes formed a perfect circuit—like a river channeling water.

This time, instead of forcing the magic directly into the arrowhead, she created a guiding rune—a focal point that would distribute the energy evenly.

This rune would act as a "keyhole"—allowing her to unlock the Voidfire with intent.

Satisfied with the adjustments, she prepared for another attempt.

 The Second Test – Infusion Attempt

Seraphis held the newly refined arrowhead in her palm.

Taking a deep breath, she poured her mana into the guiding rune—this time, moving slowly and deliberately.

The engravings began to pulse, drawing in the magic without resistance.

The metal darkened slightly, absorbing her energy.

She increased the flow, feeling the arrowhead respond—but still, the Voidfire did not ignite.

Instead, the metal grew warm, humming softly.

"It's holding the magic… but it's not activating it yet."

She was getting closer.

 The Final Adjustment – Ignition Control

Seraphis realized the missing piece: a trigger mechanism.

The Voidfire wouldn’t ignite because there was no clear command telling it when to unleash itself.

"Then I’ll make one."

She adjusted the rune layout once again—adding a simple activation sigil that would respond to her willpower rather than external mana.

It was a risk, but if it worked…

This arrowhead would ignite with nothing more than a thought.

 The Third Test – Success

She placed the fully modified arrowhead on the table.

She took a breath, focused her intent, and willed the arrowhead to ignite.

A single pulse of her magic surged through the engravings.

The runes flickered—then blazed to life.

Black flames erupted from the arrowhead, swirling like a living entity.

The fire hovered just above the metal, refusing to consume it.

Seraphis grinned.

"Finally."

The Voidfire was now hers to command.

Testing the Arrow in Battle

She left the forge chamber, stepping onto the open training grounds outside Raven’s Perch.

A few of her crew were gathered around, watching with curiosity as she carried her modified arrows.

She grabbed a bow, nocking the newly infused arrow onto the string.

Her target?

A reinforced iron dummy, built to withstand normal attacks.

She drew the bow, exhaled, and focused her mind.

With a silent command, the arrowhead blazed to life with Voidfire.

She let it loose.

WHOOSH!

The arrow streaked through the air, leaving a trail of black flame in its wake.

Upon impact—

BOOM!

A violent eruption of Voidfire consumed the dummy, melting the iron like wax.

The flames didn't just burn—they ate away at reality itself.

Seraphis stared at the destruction in awe.

"Now THAT… is power."

 Naming the New Weapon

She retrieved another arrow, running her fingers over the now perfected runic engravings.

She had created something that did more than just carry fire—it allowed her to summon destruction at will.

This was more than just an arrow.

It was a manifestation of death itself.

A name surfaced in her mind.

"Voidflame Arrows."

Not just holding fire—becoming fire.

She liked the sound of that.

 The Future of Void-Enchanted Weaponry

Seraphis took a step back, watching as the embers of her magic slowly faded.

Her mind raced with ideas.

If she could infuse arrows, what else could she imbue with Voidfire?

• Throwing knives?

• Daggers?

• Swords?

This was only the beginning.

Her arsenal was growing, and soon, she would be an unstoppable force.

With Voidfire at her command, she would burn away anything standing in her path.

And the world would never be the same.