A turn of events

Cael watched every fight of the Games so far, but Irmilla's was one of the most interesting so far. In part, because the woman herself was interesting; in another part, because of how, unlike most patrons, she was a part of the fight.

It was subtle, but he followed her slightest movements, and didn't miss the way she touched her bracelet, nor the mana in it. Clearly, it was a communication amulet.

In the arena, Irmilla's team turned the tides of battle to their side. Perfectly coordinating their movements, her fighters changed a situation that seemed hopeless.

First, Irre used an unexpected blast of frost magic, showing that illusions weren't the only thing in his toolkit. While Irre distracted the opponents, Gialla's summons switched directions, taking the flag and carrying it to their winning position.