The damage assessment was done the next morning, and even a single glance at the damaged walls was enough to know that it would be a busy day. All damage had to be repaired before the tournament could officially begin, or so Aether was told.
Naturally, it made little sense to him. Asking around a little bit quickly provided him with answers.
The coliseum was essentially one gigantic magic circle. Incantations of all kinds were etched into the walls, carved into the foundation, inlaid upon nearly all surfaces. Incantations of protection, allowing the students to go all out without having to worry about accidentally killing their opponents.
It was Ingrid who explained this to Aether, and while her explanation was short and precise, her demands later quickly made Aether regret asking.
