Chapter 237: The Tides Shift

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The arena's frosty remnants faded as the tournament facilitators reset the battlefield. Dabi and his team stood at the edge of the neutral zone, taking a brief moment to regroup after their hard -fought victory against Team Frostbite. Despite their win, there was little time to celebrate. Sixteen teams remained, and the tension was only growing thicker with each passing round.

The arena's announcer, a faceless but commanding voice amplified by magic, echoed above them: This is the first time an announcement was made. Before that all teams were in dark. They didn't know how many teams were remaining.

"Round one concludes! Competitors, prepare for the randomized drawing for the next round!"

The towering projection of the tournament bracket shimmered into view for first time, displaying the remaining teams and the matches yet to come.

"We don't even get a break?" Kiba muttered, crouching to stretch his legs. "What do they think we are— machines?"