Ch. 142The Chime of Gold
Obelisk rang Shandora’s Golden Bell at the Shandia’s request, and its chime reached people across the sky islands and Gaya Island. The bell’s sound soothed its listeners, while Obelisk stood silently beside it.
- Oshi told Obelisk that the Shandia had gathered to hear her ring the Golden Bell and that it was already evening.
- The Shandia chief asked Obelisk to ring the bell and rekindle Shandora’s light, and the crowd joined in urging her forward.
- Obelisk climbed the tower and gently touched the Golden Bell, setting it ringing across Shandora, Angel Island, and Gaya Island.
- The Shandia chief remembered Calgara, Zanick thought of Noland, and Gan Fall hoped the bell would never become a call to war again.
- Furihairu recognized the chime as a sign that the red-haired girl had found Sky Island, while Wright, Oshi, and King listened in Shandora.
- Obelisk withdrew her finger and stood silently beside the Golden Bell.