Impenetrable

"All in favor?" The Harbinger smiled frostily. 

All hands rose up in the air. 

Even if they had minor misgivings, there were few better alternative options in their perspective, if at all. 

"Good." Her calm voice spread. "Then this council unanimously passes the drafted motion. It is decided that Master Rui Quarrier Silas Kandria shall be subject to a gauntlet of battles against three Masters from the three sections of the thirty grades of the Master Realm, such that more losses than victories will result in the Martial Union pursuing Master Herel's proposal, more wins than losses; Master Zentra's proposal, and a complete victory; Master Ceeran's proposal."

Her tone was finality.

The Martial Masters of the council fell into thought. 

"Now then," Master Sera continued. "We will reconvene after issuing a summon to Master Rui and informing him of the Master Council's decision, should he refu—"

She froze.

She was the first to notice.