Life After Prison

As time passed, everyone had a similarly stern frown on their face. More than ten minutes had

elapsed, and the tokens remained as still as any run–of–the–mill golden trinket.

“Could these tokens be nothing more than mere decorations? There is a gem–like bead on each

one. Perhaps these beads have a purpose?” Larry suggested after another ten minutes of

observation.

Rachel pointed out, “We’ve exhausted every conceivable approach and still there isn’t a reaction.

There doesn’t seem to be anything special about these tokens. They might serve merely as

symbolic items representing our respective halls, and there might not be any combat techniques

that we could obtain from these tokens.”

Severin deliberated briefly before suggesting, “What if each of you, representing your respective

sign, attempted to infuse the token with your spiritual energy? Perhaps we’ll

response through that.”

the hall masters.

they channeled their spiritual

of disappointment, as the tokens retained

finally said, “Let’s deal with this another time. You may

uncle–master might know their purpose if

finally meet

gave the proposal some thought and suggested, “I think it

these tokens.

received Mick’s approval. “Our attainment is relatively low,

their value fully. The tokens were bestowed upon us by our former supreme leader,

they likely serve a significant function.

in your care.”

suit, placing her token into Severin’s hands. “I agree with them. You

tokens. It’s safer

and said, “Okay then. I will keep them and investigate their purpose further

If any of you happen to have any new ideas that we could try, please

We can then attempt another round of testing