She glanced around, her gaze firmly locking onto Norris at the edge of the crowd, who was talking to Ron:
"I ask the Apprentice of the Law Enforcement Team, Norris, to act as an impartial witness for this duel."
Norris felt the sudden focus of the crowd's attention on him, and he was startled.
But seeing Cynthia's intense gaze from afar, he had no choice but to muster his courage and step forward a few paces:
"I am honored to witness this duel. According to the rules, both masters can provide their slaves with a one-time enhancement before the duel begins. After the duel starts, only verbal guidance is allowed, and direct intervention is forbidden. The duel ends when one side concedes or can no longer continue fighting."
He glanced at the two slaves, particularly at the faint crimson glow of frenzy emanating from the Half-Beastman, pursed his lips, but ultimately raised no objection.
