Xavier was standing in front of the arena's imposing stone walls, each of which was decorated with elaborate carvings that realistically portrayed legendary conflicts from long ago. Along the outer boundaries, a dazzling glow of mana sparkled, humming with a silent force that was almost conscious, as though it were excitedly awaiting the next champions to arrive. The complex symbols set into the archway sparkled subtly, their buzzing rhythm implying the powerful spells embedded into the arena's every part, designed to shield the audience from any unintentional magical tragedies during the fierce competitions that waited ahead. When they got closer to the towering gates,
Xavier and Aji were taken aback as the giant iron doors creaked open, revealing a majestic entrance hall bathed in the s
