Author's POV
Upon arriving at the final's venue, the Sengrim knights stepped back, leaving Raphael and his bodyguard in the waiting hall. Unlike previous matches, where participants simply walked onto the arena, the final required a grand presentation.
Soon, Selena joined them. She was clad in black obsidian armor, custom-made for her, and a white cloak similar to Raphael's. The only difference was the color of the aiguillette draped over her shoulder, fastened at her chest with a small blade at its end. Raphael's was the deep shade of the ocean at dusk, while Selena's was a vibrant hue between gold and orange—like a ripe apricot.
