--This Chapter is written in Maya's POV--
The Arena flared as sword met sword and rays of condensed magic burst in all directions, like festival fireworks lighting up the sky.
With the rules set to prevent any deaths during the placement tournament, I had to admit: watching an entire elite team of the strongest Champions show off the full extent of their abilities was incredibly exciting.
I only wished this could've been the case from the start...
Maya: "Would you mind surrendering? It would be a big help-"
I searched past the explosions and dodged attacks to find the Champior leader we were fighting against, a tall blonde woman named Brytt.
Even though I emptied my lungs, I doubted my words reached her over the roaring explosions and loud shouts surrounding us.
That doubt faded as soon as she pressed her palms against the arena tiles and brown, deer-like horns sprouted from her head.
Brytt: "There's no bigger shame to a warrior than surrendering without a fight."
