With the djinni’s help, he crafted a new set of swords and daggers forged from bits of the ancient meteor that had marked the founding of the village.

“Rich with stardust,” North remarked to the djinni. “The old man claims they can ward off any shadow.”

“So let it be done,” replied the djinni with a bow. The mechanical man’s response bemused North.

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