The Academy Arena
The grand Crono Academy arena sprawled like a colosseum of old, its white marble columns and enchanted reinforced walls rising majestically against the afternoon sky. Students flooded through the numerous arched entrances, their excited chatter creating a symphony of anticipation that echoed across the massive stone structure. The tiered seating areas filled rapidly as spectators jostled for the best views, colorful academy uniforms dotting the stands like wildflowers in a meadow.
Even seniors from the upper years had abandoned their usual aloofness to witness today's proceedings, their presence lending an air of unusual significance to the event. The arena floor, typically pristine white sand enchanted to absorb impacts and blood alike, gleamed under the afternoon sun as if freshly raked for the occasion.