Chapter 112: The Calm Before the Storm
As the golden sun dipped below the jagged horizon of Marinua, casting long shadows across the colossal arena, the crowd slowly began to disperse. The thunderous cheers and pounding hearts from earlier faded into a tense silence—one that loomed heavy with anticipation. The Selection Matches were over, but the true war was only just beginning.
The official tournament would commence at dawn.
Lord Tech, in his usual composed manner, gave the participants access to Marinua's most coveted facility: the Awakening Training Chamber. A place whispered about with awe—a sanctuary for warriors seeking to refine their gifts before facing death in the arena.
