Test of Strength
Only three days later when the commotion calmed down and the twelve sects dispatched enough disciples to maintain order in the city, as though it was their city already, did Rosaline lead the representatives toward the mountain range and into the fourth grand hall.
Leonardo was already waiting on the high seat decorated in gold and obsidian, leaving thirteen seats extending to his left and right in a semi-circle. Silently, Rosaline went over and stood behind Leonardo to his right side while the elders paused at the arrangements of the seats.
The seat to Leonardo's left was already occupied by a man wrapped in black clothes from head to toe. He sat there, silent as a winter night in the desolate wilderness.
While he waited, a pale yet slender finger tapped the dark red armrest.