The arena buzzed with anticipation as the next participants prepared. "Next up," the emissary announced, "we have Zing and Zion, who will be fighting together as a team."
A hush fell over the crowd as he continued, "Their opponent is none other than Zero, an S-Rank adventurer and a palace paladin. A knight whose reputation is unmatched—he has captured the fiercest bandits, led countless victories in wars for the Empire, and earned the title of Paladin Knight through feats that few can rival."
The audience murmured in awe. "Zero… wasn't he the one who ended the last war? They say he personally took down hundreds of soldiers himself!"
The emissary nodded, his voice booming across the coliseum. "Indeed. Today, Zero will demonstrate why he is one of the most formidable warriors alive."
From the back of the arena, Zing and Zion exchanged a glance, steeling themselves. Their opponent was no ordinary warrior; the tension in the air was electric.
