The day of the battle arrived with an air of anticipation hanging over the entire kingdom. News of the challenge between James and Drakarra had spread like wildfire, and the arena was filled with dragonkin and other inhabitants of the kingdom, all eager to witness the outcome of this high-stakes duel. The crowd's murmur buzzed through the arena, a blend of excitement and anxiety.
James stood in the center of the arena, taking in the scene before him. The circular stone walls loomed high, encasing him in a battlefield from which there would be no escape. His companions watched from a nearby platform, their eyes filled with worry and hope. He could feel the weight of their expectations pressing down on him, but he had no choice but to focus.