It seemed to Alaenor, the town held some grudge against this stranger who just visited.

Celestia was unfazed by how they referred to her, a menacing grin crossed her features as she eyed every single sorcerer and wizard in the town with a cold chuckle, "Quite impressive with your defenses, I have to say. Though, it could have so much... potential."

"If you're here for the girl then get lost right now!"

"I haven't even done anything yet." Celestia chuckled, looking over the frightened young lady, "But don't worry, she's not what I am after. I am here for all of you."

A silence fell upon everyone in the town and their expressions turned serious. Everyone knew that Celestia was a sorcerer with immense magic potential and was highly respected among mages for her skills. Many wondered what reason she was having to visit the town today. Most of them didn't exactly know her too well, apart from Zevran and some other people almost his age.

A sudden flash of lightning lit up the entire street for a split second, illuminating Celestia's figure briefly. When the lighting died down, the sight that greeted the townspeople was indeed frightening. The sight of the sorceress holding her hand in the air sent chills through the townspeople. Then they realized something that horrified them even further. She held a dagger in her right hand, a knife which radiated darkness and evil magic and the people of Elderhollow knew that if she wanted to, she could kill someone easily and with no effort whatsoever.

"Bring me Zevran and I guarantee all of you shall live." Ordered Celestia, her voice cold that brought shivers down everyone's spine.

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Alaenor had never experienced such an extreme sense of uneasiness before. She could feel the tension in the atmosphere as everyone looked back at one another silently, waiting for anyone to make a move. Nobody seemed willing to step forward at first. Then, someone finally moved towards the sorceress - Zevran.

She stood by as she watched Celestia remove the mist surrounding the town. That.. was how she knew how powerful this Celestia was without a second thought. Then it suddenly dawned on her, she was the blonde she first saw in Starfall, all bruised and hurt. She gasped upon realization - was she the reason Starfall was attacked?

"So be it," murmured Zevran with a sigh. He placed his hood down as he walked into the courtyard and faced Celestia, his arms behind his back, his head bowed down.

"Have you come to seek revenge, Celestia?" Zevran glared at the sorceress, arms crossed against his chest. But before she could even respond, he cast a lightning spell in a form of a rope around her with a soft grunt. In response to his attack, Celestia merely lifted her arm and, with an annoyed glance, sent a blast of lightning toward Zevran as well.

They fought like that for a while, casting magic spells in all directions. It was clear that the two of them were evenly matched and soon enough, Zevran began to lose his footing. His magic had already grown weak and he felt himself getting pushed harder than usual. Soon enough, though, he managed to dodge the next spell thrown at him and took advantage of a brief lull in their fight to cast a shield spell around himself. When he heard Celestia casting forbidden magic against him, he lost completely against her.

Alaenor shivered at the scene before her eyes while the other sorcerers and wizards stood in shock. Taking this small opportunity, the brunette fled the scene before she could be harmed. Now that the mist had been lifted, she escaped Elderhollow with ease until a dart penetrated her arm which caused her to lose her vision and gradually succumbed to unconsciousness.