Chapter 14: The Trials of Unity 2

The Trials of Unity continued without wasting any time. As the next rounds of battles were set to begin, the participants gathered on the dais. Their faces had a mix of determination and anxiety, and the arena was crazy with the energy of the crowd, eager to witness the clashes that would unfold. I count forty-eight here. Minus Valerian, and seventeen fighters including me, who are the others? Do they live here?

Adrian, having been separated from Lucas in the initial draw, found himself standing with unfamiliar faces. They exchanged quick nods of encouragement before turning their attention to the battles about to commence.

The holographic displays projected above the arena revealed the matchups for the next round, each pair of combatants standing opposite each other. The anticipation in the arena soared as Sol and Khalif, two formidable combatants, stepped onto the dais. The promise of an exciting fight made Adrian just as excited as the others.

That guy looks too sure of himself, A