Soon as Aelira's words echoed across the arena, a deafening silence fell. Multiple figures in the crowd stared blankly, struggling to process what had just happened.
It had all unfolded too fast. One moment, Aelira's victory was assured.
The next, she was bound by a sea of blood-red vines. The aura oozing from them sent shudders down their spines, effectively marking her defeat.
The silence lingered for a few more seconds before murmurs spread across the crowd.
***
"T-this… I don't understand… but how…"
"Hahahaha! I never doubted you for a second! What'd I tell you? Now give me all your money."
"Wait, aren't you the guy who wanted to back out just a few seconds ago?"
"Hmph… you must have seen wrong. My deduction skills are heavenly! I knew from the beginning Lady Amber was destined to win!"
"Hmm, quit bragging. It was just sheer luck. Otherwise, you'd have already begun eating the dirt around the Greyson residence!"
