"I concede".
A clear sound reverberated across the arena, bringing the clashes to an end, but the silver flash still lingered in the air.
Jin lowered his katana; his breath was calm despite the blood trailing down his cheek.
In front of him, Kojiro stood still, his widened eyes still etched into Jin's earlier movement.
Kojiro's grip on his katana faltered, for he recognized the last attack his opponent unleashed.
"...Impossible". Kojiro's voice was quiet as the silence gripped the arena.
Selene's voice rang through the Coliseum, the same energy as the bright summer.
"The first match has concluded, and the winner is Jin from Promethys".
A moment lapsed before a thunderous cheer erupted as the magnificent opening match in the martial arts tournaments drew its curtain.
Both candidates had given their all, performing techniques that even put adults to shame.
Students in Prometheus Academy stood up, shouting Jin's name in excitement.
