Bab 792: Intermission: Rest (1)

The woman appeared to be resting, her eyes closed, though it was clear she wasn't asleep. Her presence exuded a calm, almost meditative stillness, as if she were attuned to every nuance of the magical energies surrounding her.

She was strikingly beautiful, though not in a conventional sense. Her features were sharp and angular, with high cheekbones and a delicate nose that gave her an almost ethereal appearance. Her skin was pale, almost translucent, with a faint luminescence that seemed to catch the flickering green light of the fire. Her long, dark hair cascaded down her back in loose waves, the color so deep it seemed to absorb the light around it, creating a stark contrast against her fair skin.