As the second round of the Royal Arena competition neared its conclusion, only four competitors remained. The tension in the air was palpable, with many suspecting underhanded tactics at play to influence the outcome of the matches.
Among the remaining four final contenders were Ria and Prince Ethan from the Clark Sect were purposefully reserved for the final round.
Prince Ethan's name was called, and he was set to face a disciple from the Autumn Wind Sect, known for her mastery of the zither. Ria's opponent is announced as the top disciple of the Iron Fist Sect, a challenging matchup that many believed was orchestrated by the Vinci Sect to halt the Clark Sect's progress.
As they prepared to enter their respective arenas, Ria suddenly stopped and called out to Ethan. He turned to see her approaching, in hurried steps. She swiftly removed her helmet and handed it to him.
"Wear this," she instructed. "It will protect you from frequency attacks."