Beyond Strength: The Art of Victory

The sun rose on a new day of the tournament, and with it, the excitement in the air buzzed stronger than ever.

The host's voice echoed across the arena:

"First match of the day—Team 4 versus Team 9! Contestants, to the stage!"

Team 4 stepped forward:

Meera, calm and focused;

Miyo, with a distant gaze and flowing robes;

And a peculiar boy from Carnelia, his hair wild like a bird's nest, round spectacles sitting crookedly on his nose.

He adjusted them nervously and walked over to Meera. "Hey, just so you know—I'm not much of a fighter. But I'm pretty handy with tech."

"I'm Miyo," the mage said softly. "I use Spatial and Ancient magic. It takes time to cast, but… if I land one, it's over."

Meera nodded. "I'm an energy controller. Fast with daggers—but since we can't use them here, I'll rely on my speed."