Liam tilted his head slightly, acknowledging the details about his opponents. "And their wager?"
A somewhat devious grin stretched across Berto's face. "Oh, they've thrown in quite a lot," he confessed with a low chuckle, eyes gleaming with mischief.
"I mad them bet their primary businesses. If it's possible, better finish them all to avoid any future trouble."
Liam's eyes flickered thoughtfully at this, but before he could respond, a new presence drew their attention to the arena.
A beautiful woman stepped into the spotlight. Her long, raven-black hair flowed over her shoulders, settling gracefully atop a long, sleek black dress.
Her sharp black eyes, deep, flicked momentarily towards Liam before returning her gaze to the crowd. Her voice, though spoken at a normal level, resonated clearly throughout every corner of the arena.
"Esteemed guests, formidable contenders, welcome," Selene began, her voice as smooth and dark as velvet.
