The aura of the Shadow Giant grows stronger with the passage of time.
It's akin to a spell technique that requires a period of energy buildup before activation.
Logically, the referee should have announced the start of the match by now. However, the referee in black hovering mid-air remained silent, which caused Grey Merchant and others to watch Angel's aura intensify.
Even surpassing what they understood.
It wasn't until Angel's aura almost reached its peak that the black-clad referee leisurely declared, "The second duel, now begins... Enter the preparation phase for both sides."
Grey Merchant, who was ready to launch an assault at any moment, almost choked.
The usually elegant and amiable Grey Merchant, now unable to recall crucial memories, furrowed his brow. On the other side, the apprentices displayed expressions of indignation.
This is way too biased. Knowing they're a team, but they'd never imagined such favoritism. It's as if they don't want them to win at all!
