I stepped into the primary arena as the crowd's energy reached fever pitch. The main combat ring had been cleared specifically for this featured match, ensuring maximum visibility for what everyone anticipated would be the tournament's most competitive fight so far.
Seraphina entered from the opposite side, and I had to admit she cut an impressive figure. Her Valkyrie bloodline expressed itself clearly in her bearing - proud, martial, radiating the warrior spirit that legendary shieldmaidens were known for. She carried a double-bladed battle axe with the easy confidence of someone who'd trained with the weapon since childhood.
The crowd's anticipation was palpable. Two ducal heirs, both at peak-Elite rank, both undefeated in the tournament so far. This was the matchup everyone had wanted to see.
