Even as the hours passed, the stream of warriors seemed never-ending. Though their numbers had dwindled since the start of the tournament, they continued to come at me with unrelenting ferocity.
As the sun reached its zenith in the sky, marking the halfway point of the day, it became clear that they would continue to fight until only one man was left standing. There would be no breaks for rest or sustenance. The battle would rage on until its bitter end.
No one was allowed to leave, whether from exhaustion or hunger. The desire to win drove us all forward and I saw very few give up. Instead, they fought on with fierce determination. I moved quickly between my opponents, dispatching them one by one until a new challenger appeared before me.
A powerful blow from a great warrior sent me flying backwards and I landed in a defensive crouch. As I prepared to make my next move, two warriors appeared before me.
