The atmosphere inside Zenith Academy's grand training grounds throbbed with energy—excitement, anxiety, admiration, and latent tension weaving through every breath of the crowd.
Ethan's duel had been a spectacle, a testament to power, training, and skill from both sides.
Now, it was time for the second fight:
Alden vs. Caspian
Alden stepped forward onto the platform, chest heaving with adrenaline, sword ready to strike.
The duel began in silence.
Then fire roared to life as Alden activated his fire resonance. He knew he couldn't take this fight lightly—he was up against an Expert-rank, while he was only Advanced (Low).
Alden surged forward, sword raised high, aura blazing like the heart of the sun.
『 Sovereign Blade – First Form! ✦ Radiant Dusk ✦ 』
Golden flames erupted in an arcing wave, searing the air as they rushed across the platform like a living inferno. The fire bathed the arena in orange light, surging toward Caspian like divine judgment.
