"The tournament uses an elimination system. After each victory, you will earn points. Once your points accumulate to a certain level, you can advance to the next tier of matches."
"What restrictions are there during the matches? For example, can we use weapons or magic?" Lin Taichu asked.
Alicia replied, "As for weapons, you may use ordinary weapons you carry yourself, but prohibited magic weapons are not allowed.
"As for magic, any magic skills you have mastered may be used. However, the arena has magic shields to prevent contestants' magic from harming the spectators."
Lin Taichu asked again, "Are there any special rules between contestants? For example, are sneak attacks forbidden?"
Alicia said, "Before the starting bell rings, you cannot take the initiative to attack your opponent."
"Once the bell rings, the battle officially begins. At that point, there are no real restrictions. As long as you can defeat your opponent, anything goes. So, you must not only pay attention to your opponent's strength, but also keep an eye on the match bell."
Lin Taichu listened attentively, committing every detail Alicia mentioned to memory.
The two chatted for a long time. It was not until the sky began to darken that Alicia rose to take her leave. "It's getting late. Go back and rest well. Prepare for the matches. I believe you will succeed."
Lin Taichu stood as well and said, "All right. Thank you again, Miss Alicia."
Over the following days, Lin Taichu rose early every morning and began training his body.
One day, Aron came to visit him. Seeing Lin Taichu practicing diligently in the small courtyard, he said, "Lin Taichu, you really are hardworking. I heard you're going to compete in the arena?"
Lin Taichu stopped what he was doing, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and