Toono sheathed his knife back in his pocket and sat down in an armchair. He took out a gem and held it up. Twirling the gem between his fingers, he frowned as it remained lifeless. He started to get up, but the gem’s sudden glow made him return to his seat. His mission in this kingdom was finally over.
The gems are such a cool idea, though not explained in this book. Once sacrifices from each kingdom on both sides of an island are made, it is lit up. When all five arre done, one can be brought back to life.
