UNSETTLING GAZE EXCHANGES

In the Sub-VIP section of the grand coliseum, the air was alive with the energy of the event. Cheers from the crowd surged like waves, reaching every corner of the arena. Yet, amidst the vibrant atmosphere, a more subdued conversation was taking place.

Vice Chancellor Reeves, a man of composed demeanor with a sharp gaze that could pierce through the thickest of mysteries, leaned slightly toward the hulking figure seated beside him—General Cao, a highly respected military commander and a renowned pillar of Pacesetters Academy across the land of Eldoria.

Reeves' eyes were fixed on the stage, where the Pacesetters Academy's team stood tall and unyielding, their aura commanding attention even amidst the elite competitors surrounding them. He clasped his hands behind his back, his expression contemplative.