Meanwhile, inside the Golden Colosseum, destruction had already consumed nearly half the arena. The once-grand stadium had become a battlefield. Entire sections of the spectator stands had collapsed, massive cracks ran across the golden floor, and broken pillars and shattered stone covered the arena. Smoke rose from burning sections of the colosseum, mixing with mana residue that made the air heavy and difficult to breathe.
Above the ruined stadium, the sky had become a war zone.
Adrian Evan Imperius fought against Ariela, the Demon Lord who ruled over the Authority of Sloth. Their battle was so overwhelming that even the clouds seemed to tremble.
Adrian had deliberately kept the fight high in the sky. Every strike between them carried enough power to destroy large parts of the colosseum. If they fought on the ground, the remaining spectators, students, guards, and academy staff would not survive.
So Adrian pushed Ariela upward.
Higher.
Far above the floating island.
