Aria's pov

　　The arena roared with the sound of eager spectators, the air thick with anticipation. We faced each other, weapons drawn, eyes locked in a steely gaze as we circled around each other, waiting for the other to make the first move.

　　I looked out to see Eadric and Geoffrey at the edge of the platform, their eyes glued to us.

　　Eadric's fists were clenched tightly, his jaw set in a hard line. Geoffrey, usually composed and reserved, couldn't ...