The arena floor was still being cleared of the dissipating shadows from the previous match when the witch's voice rang out with renewed energy.
"Our second match," she announced with theatrical satisfaction, "will feature Mirabella of Block B."
Ren felt his attention sharpen as his rival stepped forward from the group of remaining candidates. Mirabella moved with her characteristic composed grace, her silver hair catching the magical lighting as she approached the center of the arena.
She looked completely calm and composed. There was no ounce of fear or nervousness on her face.
"Versus Hilda of Block A," the witch continued.
A second figure emerged from the candidates, and Ren found himself genuinely surprised by her appearance.
Where Mirabella represented elegant beauty enhanced by high class sophistication, Hilda embodied something entirely different. She was a striking combination of classical beauty and martial presence that commanded immediate attention.
