Bab 185: Willow The Maiden (7)

Previously

And so, as the battlefield raged on, Willow found himself engaged not only in the present clash of powers but also in a deeper duel of intentions. [The Sage]'s closed eyes hid a knowledge, a history between them that shaped their roles in this unfolding narrative.

In this contest of energy and strategy, Willow understood that some battles were better postponed, some cards better kept hidden. As the Maiden stood before [The Sage], their gazes seemed to lock for a fleeting moment, a silent acknowledgment that they were each players in a game where every move held meaning beyond the surface clash.