"It's time for the first semi-final of the Arcadia Championship Clash, it's Larrk Stryker vs Ilex Sarralot!" Announced Phyurio, as Ilex and I stepped onto the arena.
"Don't take this the wrong way, but I have to say, I wasn't expecting you to make it this far in the competition. You've gotten a lot stronger," I remarked with a smile.
"U-uh, thanks...I could do without all this attention on me though," He muttered with a look of discomfort on his face, as the crowd cheered in anticipation.
"I just hopw that doesn't affect you once the fight begins, give me everything you've got," I replied, as the barrier formed around us.
"Well, I've made it this far...might as well try and win the whole thing," He sighed in response.
"Here's the countdown! Ten! Nine! Eight!"
