Chapter 17: The Trial Of Unity (Part One)
[3rd Person POV]
While Ravin was busy dealing with his yandere waifus, Synthia stood before massive obsidian doors, carved with ancient glyphs that pulsed softly. She’d changed her battle outfit for a sleek black coat, her crimson hair tied up in a ponytail, posture proud.
The grand double doors opened with a low creak, carved with runes that shimmered faintly as Synthia stepped through. Her boots clicked softly against the obsidian floor, each step echoing into the vast, cathedral-like throne hall. Jagged crystals jutted from the walls—glowing in hues of amethyst, sapphire, and ice-blue—casting an ethereal light over the chamber.
At the end of the room sat her—perched lazily upon a throne adorned in dragonbone and velvet flame.
Queen Zephyra Drakonis. The Dragon Queen. Head of Nelix Academy. One of the only Transcended Star Mages still walking the world.
Their auras clashed briefly, then settled.
"You’ve returned," Zephyra said, her voice a paradox of thunder and silk—deep, seductive, and commanding all at once.
Synthia remained unmoved. "I want to teach. I have a student worth nurturing."
Zephyra didn’t respond right away. Instead, she reclined slightly upon her throne—expression unreadable.
She was breathtaking and terrifying in equal measure.
Zephyra’s long turquoise hair shimmered like liquid crystal, cascading down her shoulders in flawless waves. Twin obsidian-black horns curved back from her head like a crown forged in dragon fire, adorned with delicate gold rings and arcane etchings that pulsed faintly with magic.