In "The Serpent's Shadow" by Rick Riordan, the protagonist finds himself in a tense moment, expressing a dire need for a weapon to Horus. This reveals his urgency and the seriousness of the situation he faces, highlighting the stakes involved in their quest. Without hesitation, he reaches into the Duat, the Egyptian underworld, and retrieves an unexpected weapon: an ostrich feather. This choice adds a layer of irony and humor, contrasting the serious context with the absurdity of using a feather in a battle. Horus's silence further emphasizes the absurdity of the moment, leaving the protagonist to grapple with the implications of this unconventional weapon.

In "The Serpent's Shadow" by Rick Riordan, the protagonist finds himself in a tense moment, expressing a dire need for a weapon to Horus. This reveals his urgency and the seriousness of the situation he faces, highlighting the stakes involved in their quest.

Without hesitation, he reaches into the Duat, the Egyptian underworld, and retrieves an unexpected weapon: an ostrich feather. This choice adds a layer of irony and humor, contrasting the serious context with the absurdity of using a feather in a battle. Horus's silence further emphasizes the absurdity of the moment, leaving the protagonist to grapple with the implications of this unconventional weapon.