"THE TWO STARS OF TEAM ONE DOMINATE THE FIGHT, MEANING ALL OF TEAM ONE ADVANCES TO ONE-ON-ONE!"
The announcer's voice thundered through the coliseum.Light flooded the stage as the fallen fighters and the two victors still standing were suddenly engulfed in a pale blue radiance. The air hummed, their outlines blurring like reflections in rippling water—then fwoosh—they vanished in an instant, leaving behind only the echo of cheering and the scent of spent mana.
Avin leaned forward, arms on his knees, as the light faded. "They really do like theatrics."
Henry stretched his arms behind his head. "Well, it is entertainment. If it's not shiny, no one watches."
"NOW—FOR THE SECOND BATTLE OF THE DAY!"
