While every VIP box reacted differently to the final pairing, the arena staff below had already completed every preparation.
The massive protective barrier returned to peak condition, and the entrance connecting the contestant area to the arena floor slowly opened.
"Ladies and gentlemen!"
Upon the commentary platform floating above the Central Arena, Mithrash slowly rose to his feet after confirming that the protective barrier had been fully stabilized once more.
The professional smile on his face became even more pronounced, and when he raised the amplification crystal in his hand, his voice, magnified by a special magic array, instantly echoed clearly throughout the entire Central Arena, reaching countless viewing centers across the real world where the tournament was being broadcast live.
