The crowd's loud noise felt like a push. It hit Jonah as he stepped onto the sunny arena floor. The announcer's voice, amplified by magic, echoed loudly from every side.
"And in the south corner, a student who needs no introduction! The Hero of the Dragon's Tooth, the Saint of the Scar! Give it up for Senior Fellow… JONAH!"
A wave of cheers hit him, but they also held a specific, strong hope. He could hear them murmuring in the stands. "Is he going to use the big one?" "I want to see Maul!"
The announcer gestured to the other side of the arena. "And his opponent! A warrior whose power can shatter stone! A Manifestor who can call forth armor harder than diamond and a hammer that can level a fortress! The tower of power, KAELEN!"
