A mass exchange among the crowd.
"Do you see? They know each other! The stakes just went up."
"Do you think he even stands a chance?" he looks paler than a sheet of paper.
"She has already wiped off the rest of the summoning department. It is going to be a walkover."
"Hey, he still has a chance. Let's see if he pulls a stunt on us."
The buzz of excitement enveloped the stadium as a reluctant Nate stepped into the arena.
"Here we go, finally! The last summoning student is about to take the stage!"
"Goddess Zoe is about to complete a clean sweep of the summoning department!"
"Let them mock us now—justice is about to be served!"
Nate stepped into the Colosseum, shaking his head at the jeers and cheers surrounding him.
"You've gotten so much stronger, Zoe," he said sincerely, though his tone carried a hint of resignation.
