Chapter 57: The Ice Fiend Cometh

The crowd's fervor reached a fever pitch as they chanted "ICE FIEND, ICE FIEND, ICE FIEND" in unison. The underground colosseum trembled beneath their feet, the air electric with anticipation. The elven warrior stood poised, her gaze fixed on the steel door as it slowly creaked open.

Malakai emerged from the shadows, his eyes locked onto the elf with an unnerving intensity. His ears perked up, and his fur seemed to ripple in the dim light of the arena. The crowd's chanting grew louder still, their voices hoarse from screaming.

As Malakai approached, the elf's eyes widened slightly, her gaze darting between his eyes and his fur. She had heard stories of the beast race, their ferocity and strength in battle. But there was something different about Malakai, something that set him apart from the others.