"How are the preparations going?" Ardeon asked as he sat down on a throne made of gold, his eyes glued to a screen that was showing the tag game.
"Almost everything is already placed besides the relics themselves, as that part will actually be placed by the student council president herself," Seris' voice came in a hushed tone.
"Thalon already checked the carvings twice," Seris continued, still speaking in that calm, quiet tone she always used during operations.
"All the runes are stable. The barrier will trigger the moment the test begins."
Ardeon leaned his cheek against his fist, eyes still fixed on the floating screen. Students were running, shouting, and almost fighting in childish chaos.
"Good. Let them play…" he murmured.
At that moment, Ysera stepped closer, her heels clicking lightly against the marble floor. She looked almost gentle, but her eyes were sharp.
