The surprise judge and+

Third-Person POV

In a grand performance arena, a rather extravagant show was unfolding—an excess necessary in a world where spectators could transform into great beasts and wield their own powers.

The arena itself seemed to be divided into four distinct elemental fields. The most unusual aspect of this was the presence of cooking equipment and ingredients in the middle of these energy-filled zones. And, strangely enough, some of them contained high-quality dishes… though only a few?

At that moment, a powerful change began to take place. The four statues surrounding the arena started glowing with immense energy.

Suddenly, elemental projections expanded outward from the statues.

The first to take form was a massive eastern wind dragon. Its body stood over four meters tall, lined with glowing blue streaks, radiating a sharp and tempestuous energy. Each movement of its tail seemed capable of devastating an entire village.