The duel ended with Adrian's overwhelming victory.
The crowd roared, hands waving, voices shouting his name but Adrian did not look back.
He stepped off the ring as if he had merely finished another mundane task rather than dismantling his opponent without effort.
'How boring'
The thought passed through his mind without arrogance. It was just a simple fact. From the beginning, Adrian had known that in this entrance exam, only one person truly stood on his level.
Vian.
Other than him there was no one.
Except now…
His eyes lifted slightly.
Calix was watching him from above. His long hood shadowing his face.
******
[Theon vs Vian]
The screen shifted and the crowd only grew louder.
Theon stepped onto the platform with a long sigh, adjusting his gloves as he faced the ring.
Across from him, Vian walked in quite casually, hands in his pockets, posture relaxed, as if this were a friendly spar rather than an elimination duel.
'Am I ready to face him again?'
Theon wondered.
