Tension in the air

(A couple hours later, Geneva Academy Locker Room, Sky-God Arena)

Following Rodova's dominant 5–0 sweep in the first semi-final, Geneva Academy answered with a commanding performance of their own—dispatching Thumba Academy with a confident 5–1 victory to secure their place in the finals.

And yet—despite the scoreline—there was no eruption of celebration within the locker room.

No cheers.

No boasting.

Just a low hum of tension.

Because this year… Rodova was different.

In previous tournaments, a win over Rodova felt inevitable—an eventuality, not a gamble. But now? With Su Yang, Leo Skyshard, and Yu Shen in the lineup, there was no longer an easy path forward.

Five Grandmasters versus four.