2025-08-24 09:45:54“Ladies and gentlemen!” Nina’s voice rang out, silencing the crowd’s buzz. “Welcome back to Carosso’s Grand Arena! Are you ready for the first match of the day?” A thunderous cheer answered her as she paced with theatrical flair. “Our opening battle is one you’ve all been waiting for. Our first combatant is a wolf warrior who needs no introduction to those who follow the flames of battle!” Nina gestured grandly toward the gate on the left. “A fearless fighter carrying the pride of the beast clans—bold and unyielding—she comes to test her courage in Carosso’s greatest proving ground. Give it up for Lyssandra, the Burning Wolf of the North!”
A lithe figure emerged from the gate in a flash of steel and fur. Lyssandra strode forward with a predator’s grace. Her amber eyes literally blazed, flickering with an inner f
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CHAPTER 110: Promotion (2)
“Ladies and gentlemen!” Nina’s voice rang out, silencing the crowd’s buzz. “Welcome back to Carosso’s Grand Arena! Are you ready for the first match of the day?” A thunderous cheer answered her as she paced with theatrical flair. “Our opening battle is one you’ve all been waiting for. Our first combatant is a wolf warrior who needs no introduction to those who follow the flames of battle!” Nina gestured grandly toward the gate on the left. “A fearless fighter carrying the pride of the beast clans—bold and unyielding—she comes to test her courage in Carosso’s greatest proving ground. Give it up for Lyssandra, the Burning Wolf of the North!”A lithe figure emerged from the gate in a flash of steel and fur. Lyssandra strode forward with a predator’s grace. Her amber eyes literally blazed, flickering with an inner f
CHAPTER 109: Promotion (1)
Ethan sat at the head of Carosso’s royal council chamber table with Celestia at his side. Princess Fu Rong of Yanling stood across from him, the flicker of torchlight dancing in her eyes. The first day’s arena exhibition match had ended, and now they convened to weigh its outcome. The long-anticipated alliance between Carosso and Yanling was to be determined by these very trials of strength. Ethan’s golden gaze was calm and pleased.“That was an impressive showing today,” Ethan said, folding his hands. “Your warriors have proven Yanling’s valor. I am confident our alliance will be mutually beneficial.” His voice carried the assurance of a ruler well satisfied.Princess Fu Rong exhaled a soft breath of relief and pride. “Then let us finalize the terms at once, Your Majesty,” she replied, eagerness break
CHAPTER 108: Mithril and Fire
By the time the brief intermission ended, the Grand Arena was filled once again with eager spectators. The air was buzzing with anticipation for the main event.Nina stepped forward once more, a wide grin on her face. “Before we begin our main event,” she called out, “behold the latest innovations from Carosso’s master smiths!”On cue, a squad of knights in gleaming new armor marched onto the field. Their plate mail – forged from the finest mithril-steel – shone with a silvery-blue luster, and their weapons glinted with the same exquisite metal. The crowd murmured in awe at the sight.“These mithril arms and armors,” Nina announced proudly, “grant our warriors unparalleled strength and resilience — and they are available only here, in Carosso!”After this brief but impressive showcase, the knights marched off to enth
CHAPTER 107: Grand Arena Rises
The final cornerstone thudded into place beneath the midday sun, marking the completion of a monumental structure that would redefine Carosso’s future. The Grand Arena towered over the cityscape, its colossal stone arches and gleaming metal gates a testament to the combined efforts of men and dwarves. Intricate dwarven runes glinted along the arena’s perimeter walls – a gift from King Havram of Ironroot.The dwarven craftsmen lent their expertise in exchange for Carosso’s newly acquired Mistveil treasures – rare mithril and other precious resources. The result was a colosseum of unmatched grandeur. Now the Arena’s shadow stretched across bustling courtyards, promising glory and spectacle within.Conceived by Ethan as a daring joint vision, the Grand Arena stood as a living monument to power, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. The Grand Arena’s mission was threefold: to h
CHAPTER 106: Royal Proposition (2)
A slight, daring smile played on his lips. “Princess Fu Rong,” Ethan said, a playful lilt entering his voice, “you argue that a political marriage is the surest path to seal our alliance. My council thinks otherwise. Each view has merit... so, in Carosso, we often settle such debates in a straightforward way: we let strength decide.”Fu Rong’s eyes widened. “Strength? Decide what, exactly?” she asked slowly, unsure of his meaning, though a faint dread coiled in her stomach.Ethan’s smile widened ever so slightly. “Everything,” he said simply. “If you seek Carosso’s alliance, I would have you demonstrate Yanling’s strength, here and now, for all my court to see. Show us that Yanling’s fire is worthy to join with our dragon’s might.”Fu Rong narrowed her eyes, trying to grasp his intention. The Emperor stopped a few
CHAPTER 105: Royal Proposition (1)
Dawn’s gentle light spilled through the stained-glass windows of Carosso’s grand council chamber, casting vibrant patterns across the marble floor. Princess Fu Rong stepped into the hall with her head held high, every inch the dignified royal even as her heart thudded with anticipation.She was dressed in an elegant gown of Yanling red silk, the fabric catching the morning light and shimmering like live embers with each stride. A delicate golden circlet adorned her brow—formal enough to denote her status, but not so ostentatious as to appear presumptuous in a foreign court.At her side walked Liuyue and Leon, who would bear witness and support her but not speak unless called upon.At the far end of the council chamber, on an elevated dais, sat Emperor Ethan on the Dragon Throne of Carosso. The throne was an imposing seat of ebony and gold, carved with intertwining dragons along its back and arms. Ethan listened intently as one of his ministers finished a routine report, acknowledging
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