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Whatever happened yesterday, remained in the past. Today, the matches continued.

The arena buzzed with anticipation as the next match was announced. Lucas Grey versus Zahir Orlov—the number one of the twelfth against Zahir Orlov A matchup worthy of being the final event, though it was only a round two bout.

Minister Reigns leaned forward in his seat among the other dignitaries, a slight smile playing at the corners of his usually stern mouth. Beside him, the Headmaster of Academy 12, Commander Owen sat with composure, though the glint in his eyes betrayed his excitement. Their pride and joy, Lucas Grey, was about to show everyone why Academy 12 consistently produced some of the best soldiers.

"Grey seems relaxed," Reigns commented. "Too relaxed, perhaps."

Commander Owen chuckled. "That's just his way, minister. He never wastes energy on pre-fight anxiety."