In the afternoon, the semi-final scene.
The sun hung in the sky like a furnace, making the air somewhat dry and hot. However, a salty breeze blew from the ocean deep into "Lisben" island, across the Pu Aiji Kingdom, through Kairo City, and over the spectator seats in the Duel Arena, bringing an instant coolness.
By this time, one round of the semi-finals had already concluded. The audience, filled with anticipation, looked towards the center of the arena, waiting for the start of the last semi-final match, waiting to see the last finalist Swordsman emerge.
At the entrance, Richard and Macbeth stood as Nancy slowly walked back, her hand covering her left shoulder, with blood faintly oozing out.
"She's injured," Richard commented as he watched Nancy approach the entrance.