Haryntha moved to position herself between them.
"He was defending his home. The laws of divine right don't supersede the right to self-defense."
"Your opinion is irrelevant," Borehym said coldly.
"Step aside, sister, or I'll move you aside."
Haryntha's aura flared hotter.
"Try it."
"Does Inadrys know what you are doing? You are standing against me, a lesser deity like you!"
"I am as strong as you are."
They were about to clash, a battle that would devastate the surrounding landscape, when new presences manifested.
Three figures appeared at the edge of the clearing.
Two arrived together, and the third descended from above with an aura that made even Borehym pause.
The descending figure was Aphyana, and her divine presence was unmistakable. She radiated authority and power that spoke of ancient bloodlines and earned strength.
The other two were a young man and woman.
