The match was about to begin. Would both teams please enter the arena for the advancement match.
As the announcement rang out, Welt, Svarog, and Clara rose to their feet and headed for the elevator. Seele and Bronya likewise stepped into the elevator, preparing to begin their advancement match against each other.
"There's no need to be nervous, Miss Seele and Miss Bronya. Besides, Etherium Spirit battles won't affect reality."
Welt looked at the somewhat nervous girls as he spoke.
"Uncle Welt is right. It's okay, Sister Seele and Sister Bronya. No matter the result, we'll still be good friends!"
Clara adorably cheered Seele and Bronya on.
"Mm, thank you, Little Sister Clara and Mr. Welt. It's just our first time going onto an arena stage with everyone watching us."
Bronya smiled as she held Seele's hand. Seele also said it was nothing; for her, winning would be best, but losing did not matter either.
After all, Seele was already very grateful that the company was willing to waive those debts. She knew perfectly well who deserved the credit.
The company must have been deeply wary of the Stellaron Hunters, especially Theresa. There was no way Jarilo-VI's debt could have simply vanished so easily.
The two teams slowly walked onto the arena stage for the finals, standing far apart from one another. Thanks to the company's technology, the enormous Etherium Spirits could be shrunk down to no larger than the arena itself.
Above them was a massive screen for the audience, allowing spectators seated farther away to see the details of the match.
Etherium War Terminal
Large Arena
Now that both teams were in position, the advancement match officially began!
As the announcement ended, spotlights shone down upon the arena. The Mechanical Hot-Blooded Team and the Illusory Sea Dream Butterfly