Two days later.
Although the weather was less than ideal, with the sky looking gloomy even in the afternoon, the Royal Capital Ikelite was exceptionally lively this Friday. Citizens and tourists had gathered near Iketerite Academy.
This was because Iketerite Academy was once again hosting a public event after a long absence.
With the Alchemy Institute's Hutton Times heavily promoting it, quite a few residents of the capital had come to Iketerite Academy to watch the spectacle.
Not only had all the tickets for the Knight Institute Arena sold out, but even the outskirts of Jella Memorial Square, where the broadcast was being shown, were packed with pedestrians. There wasn't a single empty spot in the enormous square.
The Open-Air Mega Screen was showing footage from the venue.
The camera swept over a magnificent arena from high above. Troops stationed around the building to maintain order were ensuring the safety of the citizens attending the large gathering.
Inside the enormous arena, spectators streamed in from all four directions along the stairways, all to witness the spectacular team combat match that was about to begin.
The spectators already in their seats were brimming with excitement. The arena was filled with clamor, and waves of cheers rose higher than the last, deafening in their intensity as they echoed through the entire arena.
In the rest area on the left side of the venue, the team from Ya Luolan Royal Academy was fully prepared. Their outfits were uniform, while the professor leading the team sat in the stands as their coach, arms crossed and eyes closed in quiet repose. The competitors smiled and waved to the spectators, sharp determination showing in their eyes. They were absolutely certain of victory.
The huge screen hanging on one side of the arena was playing introductions to