The top ten students from both the warrior and caster categories gathered in the massive central arena, their expressions a mixture of excitement and anticipation.
The air buzzed with tension. They stood across from each other, twenty in total, each waiting for the signal that would begin what might be the most important fight of their lives.
It was time for the battle royale.
Unlike previous matches, where students were separated by their class type, this would be an all-out war.
Casters, warriors, hybrids all thrown into a single chaotic contest.
The rules were simple: the last person standing wins.
Second to tenth place rankings would be determined by a points system based on endurance, eliminations, and combat effectiveness.
An announcement echoed through the sky, amplified by the arena's array system.
"All participants are to use only the weapons and equipment they have acquired during their time at Dawn Academy.
