The candidates had been divided and led into multiple arenas. Stone walls rose high around Calix, runes faintly glowing along their surface.
He stood still, hood low, eyes scanning the surroundings. After a brief moment, he realized something unexpected.
Apparently…None of them were here. The main cast wasn't in the same arena as him. Only unfamiliar faces filled with nervousness and confidence were there.
'Good? I guess.' Calix thought.
Then, the gates of the arena shut.
The sound echoing through the arena like a verdict. At the same instant, a subtle but unmistakable pressure descended from above. It wasn't crushing, but it was absolute like the air itself had grown heavier.
Calix's eyes narrowed. 'She's here.' He thought and slowly he looked up. Around him, the other candidates did the same.
Eye's split wide open, as mouths fell agape. Almost, all of them had forgot to breathe. They all saw her.
Standing, confidently into the sky like she owned it.
