The one chosen by Kronos was none other than their queen, the daughter of Kronos and wife to Zeus. Her selection sent murmurs rippling through the coliseum, especially among the Olympians. Hera was rarely associated with war. Most saw her as a figure of grace and authority, not martial power.
And yet, unease crept through the ranks of the Earth faction. There was a reason Jinkan's intelligence held minimal data on Hera: what little existed was accompanied by dire warnings. Hera was a full moon magus and a spirit master—one of such prowess that even Zeus himself was said to have once bowed before her will.
"Don't worry," Klea whispered, trying to reassure those beside her. "Senior Ashaka has the strongest mental defense among us."
It was true. Without her formation, even Klea couldn't compare to the Abbott's spiritual fortitude, honed over centuries of silent meditation and Sutra recitation.
