Elion ignored the strange looks he was receiving and returned her greeting.
"It is good to see you too, Yaana. Where is your brother?"
Yaana finally released his hands.
"He said he saw no benefit in coming to watch a duel whose outcome has already been decided."
She immediately realised that her words might offend Mayumi and quickly turned towards her, clasping her hands together apologetically.
Mayumi could only smile wryly while walking into position.
"Yaana," Marilyn called out.
"Oh, right."
Yaana realised she was supposed to move away, so she skipped over towards Zenovia before greeting her, Mira, and Zenith as well. She even went as far as complimenting them, happily declaring that all three of them were incredibly beautiful.
Elion turned his attention away from them and stepped onto the circular arena, where Mayumi was already waiting at the opposite end.
Marilyn took her position near the edge of the platform, since she would be overseeing the duel.
