Then she sees what they are really mining.
After leaving the chaos behind, Scarlett and Runeclaw arrive in a new city—but trouble has followed them. Strange magical surges are disturbing the area, and rumors point toward Redthorn's activities once again.
Scarlett soon discovers that Redthorn has been mining a rare magical ore capable of amplifying magic. Worse, its extraction appears to be causing dangerous magical surges and even earthquakes.
But Redthorn may not be acting alone.
As Scarlett investigates, she encounters new allies, old enemies, and the growing shadow of the Luminous Veil. The Chrome Ghosts return, turning the conflict into an open battle rather than a secret investigation.
Then an unexpected ally appears: Diana Sheen, a mysterious woman with connections to a much larger world of magical intelligence and government-level problems.
Scarlett is beginning to realize that the conspiracy surrounding the kidnapped students and magical metal reaches far beyond a single criminal organization.
With magic exploding around her, enemies closing in, and the truth becoming harder to ignore, Scarlett has to decide how far she is willing to go.
Because this time, the witch isn't running from trouble.
She's riding straight toward it.