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The day of the Battle for the Throne had arrived, and Ashton stood at attention alongside his fellow Elite Members of the Demon Slaying Squad. They were gathered in the Imperial Palace, having been hired by the council to serve as overseers and peacekeepers for the battle among the Fey Princes.
Ashton's eyes swept over the crowd present on the battlefield, taking note of their armor and weapons. He could feel the tension in the air, a palpable energy that crackled and hummed with anticipation. Each Prince here was vying for the throne, each one hoping to emerge victorious from the battle.
Suddenly, the trumpets blared, signaling the start of the battle. The crowd erupted into a cacophony of noise as the fey princes charged into the arena, their weapons glinting in the sunlight.
