86 Names, Part Fifteen

Enverna watched the remaining semifinal matches from the middle of the stadium, her head tilted up as she stared at the ceiling screen.

Zura was currently fighting. Her opponent, a man dual-wielding axes, tried desperately to cleave her body in two, but none of his attacks landed. Either they'd bounce off her shield harmlessly or Zura would simply dodge them. 

Having seen her fighting back when she and Lianna traveled with Zura to a mission, Enverna was a little confused.

[She's faster than I remember... Did she truly make so much progress in so little time?]

The arena's simulated environment flickered. The screen went white, signifying the conclusion of Zura's intense battle. 

Enverna's eyes remained fixed on the screen, witnessing the culmination of Zura's skill and determination.

Potential presidential assassination aside, she was impressed.