The arena roared back to life Monday morning.

Banners of Eclipse rippled against the wind, the academy crest catching the sunlight like fire.

Students filled the stands, voices merging into a single electric buzz.

After the weekend break, every face looked sharper—focused, ready.

Minjae groaned as he stretched. “I knew we should’ve stayed in the city. My body’s not ready for public humiliation.”

Rina crossed her arms. “You act like you weren’t going to lose anyway.”

“Wow. ...