Above the arena, the Orb of Accord pulsed once, brighter than it had all day, a wave of light that rippled outward and illuminated the magical screen above the field. The surface shimmered, and one by one, names began to appear, glowing with radiant light that seemed to carry the essence of the skill and dedication behind each performance.
The top rows of the brackets filled first with familiar faces: Minjun, Dan, Kyle, and Selene. Each name shone with a quiet brilliance, perfectly aligned in their respective sections, earning cheers that rolled through the crowd like a wave of sound and excitement. Students clapped, hooted, and leaned forward, proud and relieved to see their friends succeed, while those who had not yet seen their own names bit their lips, anxious anticipation rippling through the audience.
