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As the sun set over the Desert Arena, casting the tournament grounds in a reddish glow, murmurs of excitement rippled through the stadium.
The anticipation was palpable, and spectators couldn't help but look to the VIP section, where the noble families watched closely.
In this critical stage, Dabi and his team had proven their strength, but whispers among the nobles hinted at plans to finally bring him down.
In the VIP section, Reniel Vantore sat with a dark expression, his fingers drumming impatiently on the armrest.
He exchanged a look with Marius Hadrian and celestia academy professor Vladimir of the Leontes family.
Reniel was growing more determined to prevent Astral Heaven Academy from winning the tournament.
Losing wasn't an option he'd tolerate.
"We underestimated him," Reniel muttered under his breath, eyeing Dabi's team as they prepared for the next battle.
"That commoner's tenacity is becoming a nuisance."
