"For the first match of the second round…"
"Jiang Ning of House Ning and-"
Ren Ning's deep voice carried over the courtyard, and before he could finish announcing the next name, a cheer surged through the crowd like thunder.
The people of the Vastel Empire had always loved battles, strength was their creed, their pride. A good duel was a celebration of spirit and legacy. Even among nobles, these contests were more than sport; they were ritual, a way to honor power and courage.
It was no wonder the capital itself boasted a grand coliseum built by the imperial family, a place where Knights from all across the empire fought under the burning banners of their houses. There, the strongest of the strong vied for glory and the right to have their names carved onto the Vastian Dragon Leaderboard, a list that defined an era's champions.
To earn a place on that list was to become legend.
