The stadium buzzed with energy as the tournament continued to unfold, showcasing the immense talent and variety of combatants from across the academies. Each match brought its own flavor to the competition, with participants striving to outshine their rivals and earn the favor of the roaring crowd.
The focus shifted to a duel in the left bracket. A petite girl with twin pistols imbued with magical energy squared off against a towering brute wielding a spiked mace. Despite the size disparity, the girl's confidence was palpable.
"She's going to dance around him," someone in the crowd remarked.
True to prediction, the girl darted around the arena, her pistols firing precise bursts of energy that chipped away at her opponent's defenses.
The brute swung his mace with earth-shaking force, but each attack missed by a hair. With a final, concentrated shot to his leg, she brought him to his knees before disarming him with a flourish. The crowd erupted in cheers.
