CHAPTER 217 - Opening Match 1.

A deep voice echoed through the Colosseum.

"Time's up! The thirty standing participants have been declared victorious!"

The dust settled over the battlefield as the first match concluded with those words. 

The once chaotic arena was now littered with unconscious bodies, groaning students, and shattered weapons. 

The golden rune in the center pulsed once before fading, signaling the end of the battle royale.

A massive screen materialized above the arena, listing the names of those who had made it through. 

As expected, Mira and Brisk were among them—two names that carried weight even before this event. They had dominated, their battles leaving little room for doubt.

However, what drew murmurs from the crowd were a few unexpected names. 

Keryu Ivanovich and Ben Dover, two students whose reputations had been questionable, had secured their spots with sheer skill.