The crowd's excitement had barely settled after Lady Huangyan's victory when the tournament official stepped back into the center of the arena.
"Our second quarterfinal match," he announced, "pits Lord Maxwell Luminaris against Rayden, The Master Marksman!"
The announcement drew enthusiastic cheers, particularly from the noble section where the Luminaris allies were concentrated. Max was a tournament favorite. He was young, handsome, technically skilled, and bearing the prestigious Luminaris name. His opponent was a master marksman who was quite skilled with a bow. He eliminated someone by constantly shooting arrows until they were forced out of the ring. He advanced through the ranks with his remarkable archery skills, surprising everyone by qualifying for a tournament that was mostly comprises of swordsmen.
