In the dimly lit courtyard, the aftermath of the brutal combat demonstration is

In the dimly lit courtyard, the aftermath of the brutal combat demonstration is laid bare. The Obsidian Guard, clad in his dark, blood-red-trimmed armor, stands in the center of the scene, his massive sword held at his side. The blade drips with the blood of the fallen, a silent testament to the carnage that has just taken place. Around him, the bodies of 25 Iron Talon soldiers are strewn across the stone floor, their once-proud black and gold armor now stained with crimson. Not a single scratch mars the Guard's armor, his invincibility a stark contrast to the devastation around him. Above, on a high balcony overlooking the courtyard, Lady Seraphina d’Aurelis and Lady Althea Voss watch the scene unfold. Seraphina's expression is a complex mix of satisfaction and unease, while Althea’s eyes gleam with a dark satisfaction, knowing that this display of power has further cemented her influence. The flickering torchlight casts long, eerie shadows across the courtyard, heightening the ominous atmosphere of the scene.