The screen hovering above the stage flickered, its bright lights drawing everyone's attention. The next matchup appeared, displayed in bold letters:
**Lira vs. Vale.**
Excitement rippled through the crowd as the names were revealed. Lira was known throughout the academy for her mastery of the spear. Her movements were fluid, her strikes precise, and she wielded her weapon with a grace that made her seem like one with the spear itself. Across the arena, Vale was no less impressive, though his talents lay in magic. His short wand, carved from ancient wood and inscribed with arcane symbols, was known to summon powerful spells with speed and precision.
