The massive Galaxy Fall Arena trembled for a moment, deep vibrations echoing through the ancient stone as a towering, transparent barrier of concentrated energy rose violently from the ground. The crystalline ward locked into place, flawlessly separating the surviving students from the elite Audience, ensuring the catastrophic crossfire of the final battles wouldn't decimate the stands.
"Now! Please listen up. The fifth round will have five stages, and it's an elimination match... The academies will pick six members each to participate in this round... There will only be one winner." Davy said, his voice amplified, and continued:
"Now listen to the rewards for first placeholder." He said, his words instantly shifting the atmosphere, dropping the ambient temperature as sheer, unadulterated anticipation stunned everyone present. Even Mirabella, who usually viewed the rewards with indifference, got entirely serious, her posture straightening.
