"Cylien Najel Elaryon will face Alvara Freydis Teraquin."
In an instant, the lively murmur of the crowd was silenced, replaced by a tense stillness. All eyes turned, flickering nervously between Cylien and Alvara. The significance of this match was not lost on anyone—two Elf Princesses from two of the most powerful Great Houses of Sancta Vedelia were about to face off in a battle that would undoubtedly be etched into the academy's annals.
I couldn't help but question the intent behind Gamir's choices. Was he deliberately setting the stage for this clash? After all, he was a Teraquin himself, and his loyalty to his House was no secret. Alvara was one of their most prominent figures, and Gamir knew that better than anyone. By pitting Alvara against Cylien, he was practically ensuring a Teraquin victory, tipping the scales in favor of his own lineage.
