The stadium erupted.
A detonation of noise blasted through the dome as the dust cleared, with wave after wave of screaming, cheering, crying.
Students pounded the rails.
Instructors let out audible exhales.
Even the reinforced commentator box shook from the impact of collective disbelief.
"KAIZER LUNIN—WINS!" Lysandra's voice echoed over the intercom, nearly drowned out by the roar of the crowd.
Streamers exploded from the upper balconies while spectators threw chairs and the entire student tournament division screamed in utter shock.
The betting board above flickered wildly, then recalibrated in real time:
Match 2 Result: KAIZER VICTORY
Updated Odds
Kaizer Wins All Matches: 1:11 →1:2.3
Defeated by Eleanor: 1:4.1 →1:6.0
Defeated by Lucian: 1:4.8 →1:7.4
Defeated by Tessa: 1:5.2 →1:8.1
Defeated by Roland: 1:6.3 →1:9.7
Defeated by Rina: 1:7.9 →1:12
Kaizer Becomes Crowned Sovereign: 1:5 →1:1.4
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