Evanthe started to calculate the flow of time with her eyes closed. Midnight had already passed, and she could feel the seal suppressing Seren's innate powers were loosening.
She opened her eyes and looked at Drayce. "It's time. As planned, I will suppress the hellfire , and you need to take care of her innate earth magic."
The two of them positioned themselves on opposite ends of the outer magic circle—Evanthe on the north, with Drayce standing on the south. The abstract symbol under Evanthe's feet turned deep blue, like the color of the ocean, while the symbol under Drayce darkened until it became as black as the abyss.
Evanthe's gentle voice floated into his ears.
"Match the growing strength of the Earth little by little, just enough to suppress it, and maintain it for as long as you could. Do not unnecessarily overexert yourself at the beginning, King of Megaris."
"Understood, Lady Evanthe."
