From the moment Nikolai entered the arena, it was clear everything was different, bigger, louder and deadlier. He looked at the huge arena, almost double the usual size, with several thick walls, all reinforced with specialised metals. On each wall, a massive screen covered the surface, showing the inside of the arena, as if watching a movie at a 3D cinema.
"..."
Nikolai licked his lips, then swallowed, his throat aching faintly as it tightened. Tonight, he would fight the strongest enemy he'd come against, different from the other opponents; he just couldn't calm down or laugh it off.
Ryan wanted to join him with the girls, but he refused.
"The seats are starting to fill I should head to the room I booked..." Unlike before, he didn't need to meet the Arena Master and chose to just find his VIP booth alone.
The corridor tingled with energy, people excited about the special event.
"Hm?"
