The next morning had a better weather than Monday, with clear skies and enough warmth that students weren't shivering while waiting for matches to begin. William arrived at the arena early and found the Ascendant section already populated with students who had been eliminated the day before, now serving as spectators for those who'd advanced.
The quarterfinals would reduce the field from sixteen to eight, and then semifinals would happen in the afternoon to determine the final four. Tomorrow would be essence demonstrations for the remaining competitors, followed by written exams to establish the final rankings and select the top five.
William checked the bracket board and confirmed his match against Cole Rivers was scheduled for mid-morning on platform seven. He had time to watch a few other matches first, so he settled into a seat and observed the early fights.
