The next day arrived quickly.
The academy arena was already packed hours before the time of the match, and up in the VIP section, there seemed to be more people than usual also, though it wasn't clear who was there exactly.
It was clear that besides the students and instructors, guests, and several important figures had also come specifically for the final.
Leon stood among the other participants as they were made to sit together, both those who had lost already and they who were going to fight, waiting to be called. The noise was louder than anything he had experienced during the earlier matches, and his name was being mentioned throughout the stands.
Eventually, the announcer's voice echoed through the arena.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you've all been waiting for!"
The crowd responded immediately with cheers and chants and all sorts of joyful noise.
