The tournament that had been raging for days in the City of Two entered a day of rest, marking the end of the competition for the vast majority of its inhabitants.
This is because the final battle at the magic tower is not open to the public.
The area around the magic tower had been sealed off early by the witch's forces, leaving only a handful of witnesses to the final challenge besides the eight contestants themselves.
These "handful" precisely amount to five individuals, comprising the city lord and representatives from the four noble families.
Their main purpose is to oversee the tournament proceedings and report back to their masters.
This time, the city lord did not send a participant, as his only son had just turned ten years old.
In contrast, the four noble families were much more invested in the outcome of the tournament.
