Black Fire Academy…
The martial testing grounds was divided into dozens of elevated combat platforms.
Massive crowd configurations occupied the viewing stands, and the constant explosions of elemental magic from various simultaneous matches echoed through the vast arena.
Before Tony was even called up for his own debut, several high-tier matchups were already drawing massive crowd reactions from the spectators.
Among the initial rings, the nice-looking lady with the paintbrush—the disguised merchant heiress whom Tony had helped the previous night—was currently executing a highly unique and fascinating display of combat methodology.
Standing gracefully against a heavily armored, giant-hammer-wielding opponent, she did not panic or engage in physical clashes. Instead, she raised her delicate wooden brush, her slender fingers moving with absolute, fluid precision as she drew massive, ancient words directly into the empty air.
