A massive building stood there, its architecture a beautiful blend of medieval charm and modern fantasy aesthetics.
Inside one of the rooms of this grand building, known as Eugene and Kai's base, they woke up and took turns showering in the morning before changing their clothes. Eugene had also prepared some equipment for the upcoming battle while Kai was still getting dressed.
The two of them then stepped out of the building and boarded a bus, paying five units each, heading toward the arena in the late morning.
A voice echoed from the speakers:
"Welcome to the final day of the tournament! The championship battle for the prize of ten thousand units is about to begin. Competitors, please proceed to the preparation room to get ready for the fight!"
Eugene went into the preparation room behind the arena to get ready for the next match. Kai came over and said,
"Do your best, Eugene. I'm rooting for you."
Hearing this, Eugene smiled and replied,
"Thanks, friend. I'll give it my all."
Spectators slowly filled the arena seats, while those outside prepared to watch the battle on screens in various shops. Every eye was focused on the fight about to begin.
The arena announcer's voice boomed:
"The first match of the day: Eugene of Wrath versus a mysterious girl in a black cloak. Let the battle begin!"
Fshhh… Bang! Bang! Bang!
The fireworks exploded as Eugene stepped out into the arena. At the same time, the mysterious girl appeared.
They locked eyes. As the final fireworks faded, Eugene rushed forward, launching a flurry of punches and a swift kick aimed at the girl's head.
The mysterious girl dodged effortlessly, leaping backward while flicking all five fingers outward.
A tremendous gust of wind blew toward Eugene, sending him crashing into the wall.
Thrum… The wall cracked under the impact as Eugene dropped to a standing position and summoned a fire arrow from his hand, shooting it at the mysterious girl.
The girl flicked her fingers again, extinguishing the flaming arrow as wind and fire clashed.
Eugene charged again, his body engulfed in flames, shooting toward the girl like a fiery rocket.
Boom! A massive explosion shook the arena.
The girl leapt high into the air amidst the gasps of the crowd. Eugene wasted no time, taking a flask he had prepared and unleashing a massive torrent of fire into the sky toward her.
Whoooosh!
The girl flicked her hand midair, creating another clash of fire and wind. The surrounding area grew unbearably hot, smoke thickened, debris flew everywhere, and explosions erupted across the arena.
Boom!
Seizing the moment, Eugene leapt up again, his flaming body like a burning arrow striking the girl.
Thud!
The mysterious girl took the full impact, her black cloak tearing apart. She descended to the ground, revealing the figure hidden beneath.
A short-haired girl with pale pink eyes, wearing a long oversized white hoodie that reached her knees, and white shoes.
As Eugene landed, the announcer's voice rang out:
"What is this? The mysterious girl in the black cloak is none other than… the former Left Hand of the Northern Continent, Luminous!"
Eugene froze, unable to speak, thinking to himself,
"So, this is the Left Hand of Eufatia… the one who once defeated Ezev just by a glance of The Vision Eye, without a single battle."
Eugene touched down to the ground, his expression showing no fear as he said,
"It is an honor to fight you, former Left Hand, Luminous."
Luminous' face remained cold as she replied,
"I won't hold back anymore, Eugene of Wrath."