The Blackglass Queen had crossed a line.
She had targeted Liss's heart. And now Thessaly was done holding back.
She took no army. No squad.
Only her blade, a letter for Liss, and three spells she promised never to use again.
She rode into Blackglass territory beneath a crimson sky.
Slayed beasts of silence. Dodged paradox traps.
And when she reached the Queen's court, she said nothing.
Just drew her sword.
The queen smiled.
"Ah, the lover. Come to bleed?"
"No," Thessaly growled.
"Come to end this."
And the duel began.