The chaos of the battle royale continued as teams clashed, terrain exploded, and magic filled the air. Throughout it all, the voices of the audience, both in the arena and across the various nations watching from afar, filled the atmosphere with excitement, tension, and awe.
Audience Commentary
Inside the Arena
The spectators who managed to obtain tickets were on the edge of their seats, cheering, gasping, and shouting as their favorite teams fought valiantly.
"Did you see that? The dragon's fire just melted through that puppet like butter!"
"Look at the Eastern Empire's coordination! It's like they're reading each other's minds!"
"Sarion's mages are insane! Did you see that lightning strike?"
Nobles and royalty in the VIP section offered more measured commentary.
King Gazel of Dwargon: "My dwarves are holding strong, as expected. They just need to endure and wait for an opening."
Hinata (watching her saints): "Perfect formation. They're handling this better than I expected."
Milim (excitedly): "GO, MY DRAGONS! BURN THEM ALL!"
Guy Crimson (calmly): "Impressive, but some of them are wasting too much energy early on. Let's see who lasts the longest."
Across the World
In the various countries, massive magical projections allowed civilians to watch the spectacle. Taverns, public squares, and halls were packed with people glued to the action.
Blumund Tavern:
"The guild's doing their best, but they're outmatched! Look at that berserker barely hanging on!"
"No way they'll win, but at least they're putting up a fight!"
Eastern Empire Capital:
"The Single Digits are unstoppable! Look at how they're cutting through those demons!"
Victory is ours! No one can match their power!"
Eurazania:
"That's our beasts! Look at Carrion's warriors! They're tearing through everything!"
"They'll win for sure! No one matches their brute strength!"
Conversations Between Fighters
Amid the chaos, short exchanges between fighters added depth to the action.
Single Digit #4 (Eastern Empire) faced off against Sarion's Archmage:
Single Digit #4 (smirking): "You rely too much on magic. Let's see you keep up when I take that away!"
Sarion Mage (focused): "Talk less. Fight more."
A clash of thunder and ice followed, freezing half the battlefield while bolts of lightning illuminated the darkened sky.
Clayman's Puppets swarmed a giant from the Barren Lands:
Giant Fighter: "You're nothing but toys!"
The giant smashed his club, scattering the puppets, but one of them used a hidden mechanism to latch onto his arm, draining his energy.
Clayman (laughing from the sidelines): "Even the strongest fall when their strength is sapped."
Blumund Berserker taunted a Raja fighter:
Berserker (grinning): "You're fast, but speed means nothing if I break your legs!"
Raja Fighter: "Try it, big guy!"
The Raja fighter dodged the berserker's heavy swings, then countered with a flaming spear that left the berserker's green bar plummeting to 35%.
Notable Skills and Strategies
Sarion's Elves: The elves created a magical dome of fire and lightning, isolating their team from outside attacks while simultaneously launching devastating spells at anyone who approached.
Audience Reaction:
"That's genius! They're protecting themselves while attacking others!"
"How long can they keep that up, though? Magic like that must drain a ton of energy."
Eastern Empire – Single Digits: The Single Digits used perfect coordination, covering each other's weaknesses. When one was about to be overwhelmed by a group of Eurazania's beasts, another swooped in with a barrier spell that repelled the attackers.
Single Digit #1: "Stay in formation! Don't let them break through!"
Dwargon's Dwarves: The dwarves formed a defensive phalanx, their enchanted shields creating a wall that deflected magic and projectiles. Behind them, crossbowmen fired bolts tipped with explosive runes, targeting the mages of Sarion and the warriors of Falmouth.
King Gazel (watching): "They're unbreakable. Let the others waste their strength trying to breach their defenses.
Forgotten Dragon City – Dragons: The dragons unleashed their elemental fury, combining fire, earth, and wind magic to wreak havoc. One dragon used earth magic to create spiked walls, trapping several fighters from Blumund before incinerating them with flames.
Dragon Leader: "We will dominate this battlefield. None can withstand the power of dragons!"
Jistav – Clayman's Puppets: The puppets swarmed enemies in large numbers, using hidden mechanisms like chains, traps, and explosive cores to catch opponents off-guard.
Clayman: "It's not about brute strength. Strategy will always prevail."
Eurazania – Beasts: The beasts relied on sheer physical prowess. One beast used shockwave punches, creating sonic booms that knocked down fighters from Raja and El Dorado. Another beast caught a demon from the Ice Continent mid-air, slamming them into the ground and reducing their green bar to 25%.
El Dorado – Swordmasters: The swordmasters displayed unparalleled finesse, using sword auras to extend the range of their attacks. One fighter slashed through a Sarion mage's barrier, shattering it and landing a direct blow.
Raja's Fighters: Raja's enchanted warriors worked in pairs, combining their weapons' abilities to devastating effect. One fighter used a flaming whip to bind a giant, while another struck with a lightning-infused blade.
Audience and VIP Reactions
Public Watching in Sarion:
"Our mages are incredible! They're wiping out so many fighters!"
"That barrier can't last forever. They better have a backup plan!"
Dwargon Nobles:
"Look at our warriors holding the line! No one can break their formation!"
Eastern Empire Royal Court:
"The Single Digits are unstoppable! This victory is as good as ours!"
The battlefield was a spectacle of skill, power, and strategy. Each team showcased their unique strengths, thrilling the audience and keeping everyone on edge. The life bars above each fighter were dropping rapidly, and it was clear that only the most cunning and powerful would survive.