Thaiel and Ethan faced each other in the center of the clearing, surrounded by an expectant crowd. The inhabitants of the Valley of Dark Springs had gathered en masse to witness the confrontation. It was a unique opportunity to see their boss, Ethan, the powerful necromancer, in action, and also to witness the abilities of the newcomer, Thaiel.
Ethan observed Thaiel with a mix of curiosity and caution. He knew that if Thaiel was challenging him, it meant he had made significant progress in electric magic, but Ethan still wanted to see how far he could go. He extended a hand and, with a subtle gesture, summoned a skeleton armed with a sword and shield.
"Let's see what you've got, Thaiel," Ethan said with a smile.