As the remaining champions took a moment to recover, Anthony sat beneath the shade of a parasol, leisurely observing their every move.
His demeanor remained calm, almost indifferent, with not a single trace of caution in his piercing gaze.
He watched as they skillfully drew mana from the air, channeling it into their cores with a precision that bordered on mastery.
Their speed was nothing short of remarkable, the ambient energy bending to their will as though it were a natural extension of their bodies.
None bore any visible injuries requiring attention; instead, their focus remained on replenishing their depleted mana and stamina reserves.
Yet, curiously, they refrained from fully restoring themselves.
Each champion stopped just shy of reaching their peak, maintaining a razor-thin margin.