The atmosphere inside the grand auditorium of Zenith Academy was charged with excitement—like the air before a thunderstorm. Every seat, from the lowest tier to the highest balcony, was occupied. From first-year cadets to the most elite third-years, everyone was present.
The chatter was endless, filled with anticipation. After all, the duel today wasn't just between any students. It was a battle between legends in the making—
Ethan Williams, the Chosen One of the Goddess of Light.
Alden von Crestvale, the highborn prodigy of the Crestvale family.
And the mysterious Lucifer Morningstar, a hunter whose name had shaken the world within months of his debut.
No one wanted to miss what was about to unfold.
Away from the cheering masses, in the VIP section, sat figures of immense power—each one a cornerstone of the human empire.
