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—Dome Flavius.
It was the most famous arena in the entire Kingdom of Fiore.
It stood on the border of Crocus, atop a high mountain.
Viewed from above, it was like an ancient Roman coliseum perched on the mountainside.
Circular, tiered spectator stands surrounded it on all sides.
At its center lay an exceedingly vast open space.
Several magnificent statues stood around the arena, giving it an imposing, ancient air.
This arena was precisely the venue for the annual Grand Magic Games, which determined the rankings of all the major mage guilds throughout the Kingdom of Fiore.
Surely, there was no better stage for competition in the entire Kingdom of Fiore.
Moreover, the Grand Magic Games were an annual festival. It was said that not only the major guilds and famous mages, but even the King and members of the Council of Magi would watch this festival. In terms of scale, it was truly enormous.
If one appeared here, then even someone with the smallest reputation would become known to the world.
Of course, whether that reputation was good or bad, it would still spread.
Still, it had to be said that there was no more suitable place for the Kingdom of Fiore's annual festival.
Then, at one moment, a magic circle abruptly spun into existence in the middle of the open ground, blooming with light.
Within the light, a door slowly appeared and was pushed open by a hand.
Immediately afterward, several people stepped out through the door.
They were none other than Noah, Mira, Juvia, Laxus, and