The next opponents made their way to the platform with confidence, both fighters demonstrating the same discipline and respect that had become a standard between contestants inside the tournament.
Noah watched the initial exchanges, noting that both combatants operated within the Level 5-7 range that seemed to represent the tournament's general standard. Their techniques were solid, and their tactical thinking was sound, but nothing particularly surprised him after witnessing two similar matches.
More of the same skill level, Noah observed with growing understanding of the competition's overall capabilities. Good fighters, but not extraordinary.
After several minutes of observing the combat, Noah decided he had gained sufficient information about the tournament's participant quality. There were eight total fights scheduled for this elimination stage, with sixteen contestants, including himself, competing for advancement.
