Observations

I exited Arena C, the roar of the crowd replaced by a steady hum. Back in the main hallway, students were scattered around some nursing bruises with stubborn pride, others practically bursting with victory.

That familiar post-match stress filled the air and I was wondering If I should go have lunch now or after the next match.

With the map displayed on my watch, the navigation here was straightforward as I left to go towards the IDS station at Arena C and found myself back at the central area where we had our meeting in the morning about the matches.

[Pinnacle Academy Main Stadium - Arena A Waiting Lobby]

Rows of screens lined the walls, broadcasting matches both ongoing and highlights from earlier rounds.

It wasn't just about the viewership, though as I saw a highlight of Louise blasting a poor extra away with his fists.