Following the announcement shattering the silence, a downpour of applause commenced; it was a deluge potent enough to forge the civilization-eradicating floods chronicled in history books. Judging by what could be deciphered through the narrow window of the cell trapping the Outer Circle students, the spectators were beginning to get fired up.
"Today, we have an esteemed guest in our perimeter. Edgan, the new personal apprentice candidate of the Red Claw Academy Leader, will be spectating the Arena of Existence battles for the first time!"
The grandstands pivoted toward a single focal point, situated on the left flank of the perimeter directly above the cell. In this specific section of the grandstands designed as stone steps, a wooden booth resided; Edgan, donning red martial artist garments, was saluting the crowd.
