Chapter 69 – Let the Games Begin! (1)

The roar of the crowd was deafening, a rolling wave of cheers and applause that reverberated through the grand arena. Its towering stone walls loomed above us, banners of noble houses and guild crests fluttering in the breeze. The energy in the air was palpable—an intoxicating blend of excitement and anticipation. For the people of Mystveil, this was more than just entertainment. This was history being made.

Lunara and I stepped into the staging area, our footsteps echoing against the polished stone floor. Around us, competitors of every stripe prepared for the first phase of the competition. Armored knights adjusted their gauntlets, mages murmured incantations, and rogues sharpened their daggers with precision. The tension was a living thing, coiling and uncoiling with every glance and whispered word.