"Interesting. Where did you learn that?" Billy asked.

Felix recalled hearing about it from Nala while in Astoria. How could he forget? "You're not pulling my leg, right?"

Billy was annoyed. "I never lie! Well… except for that time with Queenie when she paid me extra. Anyway, this harmonica is a genuine artifact. So, do you want it?"

Felix extended a finger toward the harmonica. "I owe you one."

"Two favors," Billy countered.

"One," Felix insisted.

"Deal!" Billy huffed.

As Felix fiddled with the harmonica, he asked, "Do I just play it?"

"First, you need to perform a blood-binding ritual. Once the artifact gets your blood, it will merge into your body, and you can use it as naturally as your own hands."

Felix felt his excitement grow. This was the first time he had encountered something out of a fantasy novel. This artifact worked with a blood-binding ritual, unlike the Dragonspine, which required the Dragons Destroyer.

Felix pricked his finger and let a drop of blood fall