The Holy Arena loomed closer with each step, its stone walls towering and casting long shadows over the packed streets. Banners flapped in the wind, each emblazoned with symbols representing guilds, kingdoms, and renowned Hunter parties. Romulus could hear the faint clash of metal and roaring cheers from inside. The tournament must have already begun, as evident by the excited chatter rippling through the crowd. It seemed as if every would-be warrior, mercenary, and adventurer was making their way to the same destination, eager for a chance to prove themselves—or at least watch others do so.