Their attention soon shifted toward the upcoming match, Gara versus Fian.
Both were long-range fighters. Even the five meters between them felt far too close.
Madha raised his hand. "Begin!"
Hush—
Everything happened in an instant, so fast that even Yuvika and Orman couldn't follow.
In the blink of an eye, Fian was already on the ground, a shimmering water blade hovering dangerously close to his neck.
Gara hadn't even moved from his spot, his entire body encased within a protective dome of water.
"Wait— Gara can turn his water into a shield?" Andine gasped.
Madha nodded slowly. "So Fian was right… Could it be that I'd lose too if I fought Gara?"
Andine turned to him in shock. Madha was incredibly strong, it was hard to imagine anyone besting him. But then again, Fian was no slouch either…
The dome and blade faded away as Gara released his control, the duel ending almost as quickly as it began.
The winner was clear, Gara.
