The arena lights dimmed one by one as the day came to an end. The echoes of battle still lingered faintly in the air, like the energy itself didn’t want to leave.

Most students headed back to their dorms or the cafeteria. Jiwoo stayed behind a little longer, sitting at the edge of the stands, staring at the empty stage where his sister had just fought.

Minjae stretched with a yawn. “Man… that match almost gave me a heart attack. Who even moves that fast with a sword?”

“Someone who ...