After Arthur's declaration of a duel, the arena was quickly cleared and set for the occasion.
Of course, there was nothing much to do other than clearing it of all training equipment and having every phoenix evacuate before the fighting started. Buzz of all sorts filled the bustling phoenixes.
Some placed bets while others made speculations of what they ought to be the result of the duel. Some believed it was impossible for the prince to stand up to a guardian, even though Brandon was a former one.
Others believed the prince had regained his former abilities and thus stood a much higher chance of defeating the guardian. Of course, at this point, most fumbled with their memories, straining to remember exactly how powerful the prince used to be back then.
Conrad was chosen to be the referee for the duel and the pair was sent to opposite changing rooms where they would wait for the doors to open at the referee's signal.
