In this chapter, a group of enemy scouts stumbles upon Jonny and two rangers hidden in a valley clearing. Tension quickly escalates, but before a fight breaks out, one of the rangers, Borden, reveals who Jonny really is — a young knight carrying the legendary Sword of Numa, sworn to protect the kingdom at all costs. Just as tempers flare, a strange, guttural sound echoes through the forest, halting everyone in their tracks. The scouts retreat, unnerved, while Jonny, Borden, and Gill brace for what might emerge from the shadows. To their surprise, it’s only old Hunchy — but his explanation for the sound raises more questions than answers. As they settle in for the night, Jonny shares what he saw deeper in the woods, something terrifying that may not be of this world. The others aren’t sure what to make of it… but something is out there. And it might be watching.

In this chapter, under a beautiful, clear sky, Sir Miser was enjoying a hearty meal inside the Soggy Satchel when a mysterious armored knight burst through the doors—a knight who had been searching for him for quite some time. Without warning, the stranger challenged Sir Miser, and a brutal fight erupted. Tankards flew, tables splintered, and frightened patrons scattered as the brawl raged through the tavern, crashed into the kitchen, and spilled into the dusty street outside. The sheriff eventually arrived to break it up, jailing both men deep in the dungeon. But by sunrise, Sir Miser had somehow secured his release—leaving the other knight behind—as he and his faithful Steward rode off toward the sunlit coast of light.

Johnny and the two rangers continue their journey downriver on a log raft, navigating toward the Coast of Light. Along the way, they’re ambushed by elite Fly soldier scouts at a beaver dam and taken captive. After cleverly poisoning two of the guards with a fake recipe, they escape into the forest and find refuge in an old mining town where they meet Hunchy, a quirky ladder maker who offers them possum stew and later agrees to guide them to a secret path revealed by Johnny’s enchanted book. Meanwhile, Beelzebub spies on them through a fly and holds a dark council, learning that Armor has moved his loyal forces to join with the knights of Nod by the sea, prompting Beelzebub to declare his march to the Coast of Light.

Lots of stuff happening 🙂 Honestly I just forget to write down a description.

In this chapter, Johnny and the two rangers, wounded but determined, crafted a makeshift raft to escape across a wild mountain river, only to be pursued by elite fly soldier scouts. As they fought to stay ahead on the rushing current, far away, Beelzebub plotted his deception—sending Johnny’s torn journal back to Gryden Hollow through a traitorous messenger to convince the kingdom that Johnny, Thralind’s hope, was dead. The danger behind them grew, and the shadows ahead deepened.

In this chapter, the cunning Severin attempts to bribe Jonny and the Rangers with gold and the deeds to the ancient lands of Glimerfin in exchange for their loyalty—but Jonny boldly refuses, swearing fealty only to King Armor. Tension rises as Severin departs, his warning lingering in the air. That night, under a moonless sky, the Rangers’ camp is ambushed by ghostly shadow wolves—silent, swift, and nearly invisible in the darkness. A fierce battle erupts, testing their courage and unity as the supernatural beasts close in from all sides.

In this chapter, Sir Miser engages in a dramatic and hilariously intense chess match with the snobbish De Gravley, trading bold moves and biting remarks before ultimately losing—but gaining unexpected respect and a pouch of gold for the entertainment he provided. He then visits the Witch of Endoor in search of the Sword of Numa, dodging her cryptic clues and overcharging schemes before storming out without paying. Moments later, a bizarre and escalating curse unfolds as crows begin to ominously gather. Sir Miser and Steward attempt a stealthy escape disguised in bedsheets, only to be attacked by a mob of animals—including a playful dog that drags Sir Miser through the alley, attracting more rodents and birds until the knight flees on horseback, a literal menagerie clinging to his trailing sheet as he rides into the night.

In this chapter, a messenger delivers grim news of defeat to Severin, who, mistaking it for a victory, rushes it to the throne room of the wicked King Beelzebub. The king, darkly regal and dangerously unpredictable, lashes out upon learning of the loss, only to regain composure when he hears of a mysterious book and the boy who carries it. Through a mystical connection with a fly, he spies on the enemy camp, only to be jolted back to reality. With a cunning plan to bribe desperate men with gold and land, Beelzebub plots further treachery—welcoming his favorite double agent, Magnus, with wicked wit and dark amusement.