"NOW, WITHOUT WASTING TIME, LET THE SECOND ROUND OF THE TOURNAMENT BEGIN!" the announcer yelled, his voice ringing out like a war horn across the courtyard.
The crowd erupted in response. Cheers and whistles filled the air, a wave of excitement crashing over the arena.
The first fight was between Loxi and another fighter named Chris.
Loxi was the bald-headed fighter with a striking red goatee, his defining feature against his otherwise smooth scalp.
Strapped to his back was a long sword, its polished blade reflecting the morning sunlight as he reached for the hilt with practiced ease.
His grip on the sword was firm but relaxed, a telltale sign of experience.
Loxi smirked as he faced off against Chris, his red goatee twitching slightly with amusement.
He rested his long sword against his shoulder, watching his opponent with an air of quiet confidence.
Chris, on the other hand, looked far less composed.