Soon, Kavin and Jasmine found themselves standing within the underground arena.
The atmosphere was noticeably livelier than usual, and the massive stone stands surrounding the battlefield were packed with spectators.
Even ranked matches held in the larger arena above rarely attracted crowds of this size.
News that Magnus would finally be fighting again had spread throughout the city, drawing countless curious spell casters and adventurers eager to witness the battle.
Waves of cheers rolled through the arena as thousands of voices shouted his name in unison, causing the underground chamber to tremble faintly beneath the noise.
Kavin and Jasmine exchanged a brief glance amid the deafening cheers. Neither appeared particularly nervous.
Their expressions remained calm, almost relaxed, as though they were preparing for an ordinary spar rather than standing before a spell caster who had already passed the Third Heavenly Trial.
