Zephyrion stepped calmly into the arena.
The crowd's cheers were deafening. Thousands roared his name. After Zephyrion's last battle, many expected a spectacle. Another swift victory beyond comprehension. Especially considering his opponent was someone who had struggled against contestants not even favored to win the Proving.
But Zephyrion knew better than anyone what was about to happen.
Kaelith Korrath stood before him with his chin raised, confidence written plainly across his face. Different emotions flickered through his eyes. Jealousy. Hatred… glee. Such emotions… it wasn't difficult to determine what was coming.
Kaelith Korrath had been holding back since the Proving began, deliberately dragging his fights into difficult, near-even battles. That, however, was clearly about to change.
A dark look rested on City Lord Darius' face. Of all the people this trash could face, it had to be the one who ended fights within a second.
