Duny, simply nodded his head in acknowledgment before offering Rizky a hand to help him to his feet.
Rizky, his face etched with pain and a grudging respect, grasped the hand and hauled himself up.
Duny and Rizky, their adrenaline slowly receding, made their way back to their respective teams. A hush fell over the Colosseum as the announcer's voice boomed once more.
"And now, for our next match, we have a true champion in the making! Stepping into the arena from the mighty Fjördland Kingdom, son of the esteemed Queen Anya Seraphina, Rhino Seraphina!"
A thunderous applause erupted from the crowd, a wave of respect washing over the Colosseum. Anya, seated in the royal box, offered her son a reassuring smile, a flicker of worry clouding her eyes despite her outward composure.
Rhino, the heir to the Fjördland throne, was known for his immense strength and unwavering determination. Today, he would have the chance to prove himself on a grand stage.
