g that something bad is going to happen. I brush it off as paranoia once I see the e

't want to be late and en

rush me," I reply, already feeling a little

my Myrridan feels... unsettled, like my powers want to burst out from wit

I try my best to control my breathing because, for some reason, I think

to sit and luckily, we find two seats right up front, which Alir

mpet

follows: "All

ragonian royal family, which includes the king, queen, and their two princes. Lastly, the royal

and begins his speech, mar

ou all know, this Coliseum Day is held in honor of

per to Ali, "What is

by the other empires," she whispers back, adding, "You

nd turn my focus

first time ever so that they, too, may enjoy the festivities of this glorious day. As per traditi

them in battle, and there shall be a littl

estors of Night, I hereby declare th

loud cheers every

hrase: "a little surprise." Somethi

k that warrior is from?" Alira's hap

en armor, flexing his muscles and sticking hi

gue and his overly muscular appearance both traits common t

s me a playful

arena to battle, and since we're sitting right up front, Ali and I can see t

he first t

half their matches, even against some of the strongest from the demon and dragonian empires. If these aren't eve

eeing whol

es, with both warriors fighting at their best. The only exception is if one dies before

eling that same heavin

his year's rules seem to stress endurance and time. Like they need

what I've been

pens, you are to run. Even if it means

g goes wrong. Because I'd soo

liev

denly bellows th

year's coliseum is the undefeated champio

rowd

Gigan Shadow!

adn't paid much attention to before. He stands well over seven feet ta

ncer spea

r the king's

s leave his lips, the

denly drop. Holes open beneath them, and one by one, men and

t to that

ding

took

on that the battles of our ancestors can never be repeated. It is a

oliseum erup

se screams are drowned

d

ee

ago. Now they want to take my sis

ough me, but I breathe deeply. If I lose c

o

let that

y in my chest, I l