Persephone's gaze slid towards the white-haired boy as she watched the scene with a furrowed brow. Anthony seemed to be enjoying the combat, moving with deadly grace as his sword wreaked havoc on the group of students they had encountered in a secluded spot. The ground beneath them darkened with spilled blood, a tragic and swift death that left all opponents lifeless within minutes, most with their heads severed or stabbed in the heart.
The cocoon of darkness surrounding them faded after the violent confrontation, revealing the grim aftermath of the battle. Anthony toyed with the rings of the fallen students in his hands, examining their contents with palpable interest. With a gesture of satisfaction, he separated two of the rings and handed them to Persephone, keeping the other three for himself.
