The magical barrier dissolved, and the roar of the crowd hit Lian like a wave. But contrary to what he expected, the shouts following him were not of joy or acclaim in his favor, but of hatred.
They had lost their bets, their hopes pinned on Brutus now shattered.
From the stands, Trevor cursed under his breath. "This rookie is ruining everything!"
Rebecca, on the other hand, smiled. "I bet he will surprise us again." her tone laced with quiet confidence.
Next to her, Christopher shook his head. "Let us see how long he lasts. After all, he will fight until he is defeated. And the boy does not have infinite mana."
Meanwhile, Lian was still on the stage. He had a determined expression as he observed the stands where those three, along with other people, were seated.
"So you planned this game for me, huh?" he murmured as the announcer declared his next challenger.
