Chapter 54 - Duel - I
Selene was in her private quarters, seated in her usual comfortable chair. The golden runes in the room shimmered at their highest level of saturation, while the windows and stained glass trembled slightly, as if the internal pressure was about to burst the frames and hinges.
Her eyes glowed with a rare intensity, her skin was flushed, her breathing calm and steady, and subtle traces of emotion colored her face.
She wore a sleek and elegant pair of pants, made of an opaque fabric in deep shades of beige and black. The pants were adorned with delicate embroidery in gold and silver threads, forming intricate patterns reminiscent of constellations and mystical runes.
On her upper body, a structured corset combined aged leather with metal details studded with gemstones. The corset accentuated her powerful silhouette and well-defined physique. It had a front opening in a "V" shape, revealing a black inner shirt with long sleeves, made of fine silk and decorated with golden lace. She wore tall, elegant boots made of dark leather, with a low heel and metal accents.
Long gloves, reaching up to her elbows, matched a necklace featuring a large red crystal at its center, harmonizing with the color of her eyes.
In front of her, leaning against her desk, two large weapons rested on a stand. They were black and pulsed with a mysterious blue and yellow energy that flowed from the center to the edges. On the desk, inside a small, exquisite chest, were two gloves resembling small gauntlets from a war suit. Two stones were embedded in the palms, and a third was hidden in the wrist area.
Selene held a small piece of paper in her hand. It was a report Elian had sent her frequently about Glenn's training. This time, there were only four sentences written:
"Elian, twenty to zero.
Lesley, twenty to zero.
Dália, twelve to eight.
Hera, eleven to nine."