Aiden stood still for a moment as the speakers in the corners crackled to life.
"Next fight: Aiden Raines versus North Grill."
The announcement sent a jolt through him, but he remained calm
Aiden walked toward the center of the massive arena, his gaze sweeping over the pristine battlefield. The contrast between the clean arena and the violent nature of the fights that took place here made him uneasy. He knew that every drop of blood shed was carefully wiped away by powerful mages, but it was the stains of death that lingered beneath the surface.
His opponent, North Grill, was waiting for him in the middle of the arena, grinning cockily. Standing nearly two meters tall, with a massive axe slung over his shoulder, North's bald head gleamed under the bright arena lights. His tattered clothing and brutish appearance gave him an air of intimidation. North's stance oozed arrogance, as if he had already decided the outcome of the match.
