As Patry and Superalloy Darkshine walked steadily down the dimly lit contestants' corridor,
each heading toward the gates leading to the dueling arena,
the host outside, Gatz, had already impatiently raised his microphone.
He began enthusiastically introducing the two top contenders about to clash to the hundreds of thousands of spectators in the venue,
and the countless billions watching from behind their screens.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sure you're still wanting more after Bang and Hancock's match, but the next battle will absolutely deliver an entirely different kind of visual spectacle!"
Riding atop Rathalos's broad back, Gatz's voice boomed through the venue's amplifiers and into the sky.
"First, let us turn our attention to the entrance passage on the west side!"
"The contestant about to emerge possesses an identity of the utmost distinction!"
"His name is Patry. He comes from the Black Clover World and is a member of the Elf Race, a race deeply favored by magic power!"
"According to information provided by the World Government, the elves of the Black Clover World possess the greatest innate magical power of any known elf race among the affiliated worlds!"
"Once they reach adulthood, the total magical power within their bodies is generally enough to rival an A-rank mage as classified by the Mage Association!"
The moment those words were spoken,
many spectators who understood what that meant drew sharp breaths.
An adult was comparable to an A-rank mage, equivalent to a military major general?
No, only in terms of magical power.
Even so,
such a naturally blessed racial talent still filled people with envy.
But Gatz's tone soon became somewhat heavy.
"Unfortunately, due to certain tragic events in the past, this race that should have been powerful and prosperous has now become extremely scarce."
"However, that does nothing to diminish