As the Knockout Round ended, all eight winners stepped into the arena together, receiving the thunderous applause of the entire stadium.
The atmosphere was electric—the crowd wasn't going anywhere.
They were eagerly awaiting the next stage, the Knockout Round of the second tier, which promised even greater battles between more experienced and stronger fighters.
However, Arin and Ragna had made up their minds long before the final match of Crusade of Valor even began.
They had no interest in staying, not because the fights weren't exciting, but because they wanted to avoid the inevitable swarm of the crowd once the event ended.
Their plan was simple—leave the arena early, head straight to Halcyon Hall, and rest before the next day's fights.
They had already witnessed seven grand battles in the Crusade of Valor, and that was enough for the night.
Tonight, they would celebrate in their room, away from the noise, away from the recruiters, and away from the endless attention.
