They entered the Arena to louder whoops, screams, and cheers.
The frigid winter air was thick with the punishing stench of blood and sweat.
The combat tournament was attended by the strongest warriors from numerous Celestian kingdoms and empires as well as their royals. There would undoubtedly be a huge banquet that night in the imperial regal Castle.
Nikolai moved toward the main stage, where his family was seated, while maintaining a firm hold on Ophelia's hand. Alexander's lips twitched as he met his son's gaze and gripped the throne's armrest. He was enraged by the dragon's participation in this sacred event.
Ophelia, who remained silent the entire time, joined Nikolai in front of his father. The Novikovs were all in attendance. And like in the dining room that day, they continued to fixate on her. Gods! She was uneasy with them so she dipped her head to escape their eyes.
"There's no room for us here," Nikolai arched an eyebrow at his father.