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"Is everyone still interested in watching?"
"Yes..."
The response was faint, almost robotic, from the few students who hadn't left yet.
By now, many had already abandoned the arena, their interest fading with every one-sided match. The pattern was painfully clear—special class students dominated every fight, leaving no room for suspense or surprises.
Even those who stayed seemed more invested in the stakes than the actual combat. But with the lower-class competitors continuously falling short, the atmosphere had grown stale, draining the enthusiasm from the arena.
"Alright, for our next match!" Professor Ellon announced with a flicker of renewed energy, as if hoping to reignite the audience's excitement. "Let's welcome to the arena the princess of the Water Clan, none other than Ocenia Deep, versus another royalty from Class A, Lincoln Deep!"
