[Bonus thanks to Chronotitan <3]
The scene in the greeting hall of the Petals of the Seeing Thorn was one of absolute silence.
Malevolace was one of their strongest participants. No, probably the strongest participant in this year's trial.
This wasn't saying much for the Petals of the Seeing Thorn as a whole. But when it came to the emphasis she had received from the spectators until now, it was enough to paint the picture of someone who had true strength in the public consciousness.
And yet, a single raise of the hand, a single swipe down, and she was dead.
Just like that.
There wasn't the slightest grace, not the slightest hesitation, not even an acknowledgment of the Race she came from or the powers supporting her to her back.
Just death.
At this point, Nosphaleen's feats hadn't just caught the attention of the general Petals of the Seeing Thorn alliance, but that of their elders, and even… their Matriarch as well.
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