Chapter 83
Author: Joseph Louis
last update2026-01-15 07:55:15

Morning arrived at the labor quarters with its usual lack of fanfare,weak sunlight filtering through small windows, the distant sounds of people starting their day, the general atmosphere of another day beginning whether anyone was ready for it or not. But today felt different.

Today carried an electricity in the air, a buzz of anticipation that had nothing to do with work assignments or training schedules.

Today was the second tournament match.

The gathering quarters had filled up even earlie
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