[color=0076a3][h3][center]~~Seleth~~[/center][/h3][/color]
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Seleth returned to the Cathedral later that night. Her search for Varjan and Alicia went unsuccessful. Despite her attempts not too, she couldn't bring herself to not feel at least a little concern. Not that she'd ever admit such a thing, but it bothered her knowing something was amiss but being unable to do anything about it. Annoyed her. Geh, whatever. Some meditation would clear her mind, it always did. She just needed to focus more on her match and the victory she needed.

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The next match was cause for concern. She had done well up until now, but things were going to get even more difficult from here. Not to mention, the change of scenery. It wasn't at the academy's practice halls, and was now too the academy owned arena's. As she walked to the arena, she had to fight the urge to sit and calm her nerves. She was going to be fighting in a proper arena, in front of many people...against an opponent likely more skilled than she. Defeat wouldn't just mean she got knocked out of the tournament...but humiliation. Her breath caught as she inhaled. While normally this wouldn't be so concerning, it was exactly who she was fighting that was making her so nervous.

Lisianthus von Zauberheim. Princess of Razelia. The Scion of Blessed lightning. Someone born with all the talent in the world. Seleth might have also been born to a wealthy, old Dark Elf religious family, but she was having doubts about how well she could match up to someone so well renowned. Exhaling, she stepped into the ring. The announcer gave the usual speech about rules as several illusory boulders manifest on the field, and a large pile made a small hill to her left. She'd need to use everything to her advantage here, if she wanted to win.

[color=0076a3]"I'm surprised a spoiled princess was able to make it this far."[/color] Seleth coldly began. [color=0076a3]"I suppose those fancy titles of yours aren't entirely for show."[/color] The dark elf hefted her spear, twirling it in a show of dexterity. How should she do this? All of her opponents until now had mostly been melee oriented. Lisia however, was different. Perhaps a more defensive strategy would be appropriate here.

First, Mock Soul - all filled with the 'Shadow Weight' curse. They all split off from Seleth, with Seleth leaving no trance behind as to which one she really was, and readied a Mirror for deflection in case Lisia got lucky and attacked from a distance.