The mountain range further north from the Court had long since been abandoned by ordinary travelers since it didn't lead to anywhere much. The establishment of the Aether train and the lack of beasts had made it a useless place. But it was still good enough for training. Especially between powerful people.
The sky was clear. Fresh snow covered the peaks. Cold winds swept across the rocky landscape.
Atheline stood on a wide stone plateau overlooking miles of frozen wilderness.
The location was perfect, far from anything important. If things went wrong, the only casualties would be unfortunate mountains.
Lilith stood several dozen meters away, dark hair moving gently in the wind with a single dagger resting in her hand. She looked as nonchalant as anyone going into a fight they were sure they'll win could be.
