The arena remained electrified after Sia's victory over Nyx, and the crowd's excitement only intensified as the next match was announced. The massive screen in the stadium lit up once again, revealing the next set of competitors:
Gabriel vs. Cassius Alden.
The murmurs in the crowd quickly grew into cheers. Gabriel, known as "The Beast Whisperer," was the youngest of the finalists, but his abilities were already legendary. Cassius, on the other hand, was a fortress, a beast master renowned for his unshakable defense.
"And now, please welcome… Gabriel!"
Gabriel stepped into the arena, his innocent, kind face a stark contrast to the intensity of the competition around him. His messy dark brown hair framed his wide, curious eyes, which sparkled with excitement. The boy, barely fourteen, waved shyly to the audience.
A ripple of adoration swept through the crowd, especially from the younger spectators and a few fangirls who couldn't help but comment.
