The Knights exploded into cheers and their roars shaked the field like a storm breaking loose.
Karl's victory over Diana was a bold slap to the Mages' smug faces. The square, once a graveyard for the Knights' hopes, now pulsed with their comeback.
The Mages, on the other hand, stood frozen with dropped jaws, their earlier taunts choked off.
'How did he pull that off?' a Mage whispered with wide eyes, struggling to wrap their head around Karl's back-to-back wins against two of their best.
Mrs. Georgina's voice soon sliced through the noise, breaking the tension.
"Knight Number 18 wins! Mage Number 4, you're next!"
Her call snapped the crowd back to order, setting the stage for the next clash.
Instructor Xana had a tight face as she rushed to Diana's side.
The girl was defeated in a similar manner to the lightning boy. Karl had used a huge amount of force with his spear to break their legs with his final strike, and she couldn't heal them completely.
