Even after Ignotus had left, the Colosseum was still reeling from his surgical humiliation of Acer. The crowd wasn't sure whether to be horrified or impressed by the man's sheer disrespect.
High above, Lothar was nearly hysterical.
"Did you see that, folks?! Lord Acer—a Plant Element—was not just defeated! He was lectured! It was a masterclass in psychological warfare and anatomy! Truly incredible! Lord Acer was not even a challenge for the Demon Hunter!"
John took a deep breath.
"It was efficient, I'll grant you that. Now, can we move on to the next match?"
"Oh, we certainly can, John!"
Lothar recovered quickly.
"Because the next bout pits teammates against each other! And these two have a history, folks! They have fought and survived where others have crumbled! Let's meet our combatants!"
The massive projections in the air shifted.
