On the giant screen, two names appeared:
Guldy Heisenberg (Rank 347) vs. Maroon Velsingsky (Rank 346)
Their three-dimensional avatars rotated slowly, showcasing their profiles and combat stats beneath their names.
The crowd erupted into cheers — everyone anticipated a fierce duel between these two close-ranked contenders.
Both youths stepped onto the first battle stage where a senior teacher awaited them.
Guldy Heisenberg was a tall, broad-shouldered youth wielding a brutal-looking baseball bat wrapped in chains of nails.
Maroon Velsingsky, in contrast, had a lean but athletic build. Two curved daggers glinted in his hands — he was clearly of the agility type.
Their referee, James Sweller, raised his hand.
"You know the rules," he said firmly. "Give each other space. Bow and touch fists."
They did as instructed, fists bumping briefly before stepping back.
"Begin!"
