Chapter 86: “Gliese”

Corinthian drums;

the foundation of a duel

between musicians.

Andromeda knew the odds

and she rose to the challenge.

The council's players

chose a vivacious tempo

to throw the princess.

"The first to fall out of time,"

they told her, "loses the duel."

Their rhythm laid the

groundwork for Andromeda's

lightning-fast technique.

The quiet awe of the crowd

erupted into applause!

♎

To be continued!