The Aesthetics of Classical Violence

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Alan was about to say something to Moss when the drums echoed throughout the stadium. Then an announcement in the waiting area sounded, "Please prepare to enter the arena. The competition will resume in ten minutes. The guide will usher the contestants into the arena one at a time. Those who do not have a match can also enter the arena and spectate the competition."

When Davis finished speaking, sixteen spherical drones with propellers appeared, and the screens turned on at the arena entrance. Each screen displayed the contestants' names who were about to compete in the arena.

The spherical drones gave out crisp mechanical notifications, "Moss and Stan, please follow me to Arena 9."

"Arena 10…"

Earth-shaking drums and Davis's attractive voice sounded in unison as the contestants entered their respective arenas.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let the individual Player Kill competition's afternoon matches begin!"