The crowd erupted once more...
The glowing Obsidian Crest above shifted again, its letters reforming into bright azure flame as the next duel was declared:
VARIS KYNN (House Kynn, Rank II)
DION HALVOR (House Halvor, Rank II)
Gasps echoed through the crowd — the Kynn family were well-known for their flame lineage, wielders of sapphire fire that devoured both light and air.
From the lower chambers, Varis emerged first, tall and proud, his robe embroidered with flame-like sigils that shimmered faintly with motion. His steps echoed with purpose as he ascended the steps, his chin tilted upward in pride.
"Get him, Varis! Don't disgrace your House in a mere test!"
A familiar voice —his sister's, rang clear from the noble seats above.
The corners of his lips lifted.
Almost instantly, as his mana ignited.
Blue flames roared to life across his palm, swirling up his arm like coiled serpents of fire. The air rippled from the heat as he clenched his hand into a fist.
