The air was electric with tension as the remaining players gathered in the expansive grasslands conjured by the elves' masterful illusions.
The field, dotted with soft golden light from a setting sun, was deceptively serene—a cruel juxtaposition to the fierce competition that was about to commence.
Whispers rippled through the crowd, anticipation and anxiety intertwining as the guilds prepared themselves for the second trial.
High above the field, a magical projection shimmered into view. The host of the competition, a striking elf with hair like spun silver and eyes that glowed faintly with an otherworldly light, appeared. His voice boomed across the expanse, rich and commanding, demanding the attention of every competitor.
