The energy in the arena turned electric as the crowd's shouts mingled with the hum of the lights illuminating the central ring, a vibrant pulse of anticipation.
Lian observed the scene with a mix of curiosity and determination, the combat token still tightly gripped in his hand, its faint glow a reminder of his commitment.
Maybe I should have really come back tomorrow? What should I do now? How could I participate in this event? his mind racing with uncertainty.
Questions upon questions filled his mind, each one a weight on his resolve.
The fusion of the four rings into a single, massive platform had transformed the atmosphere, the air thick with the stakes of the moment.
