The setting sun hung blood-red on the horizon, and clouds ablaze with fiery colors lent an even more tragic grandeur to the arena-like grounds.
The matches were nearing their end.
As expected, the final winners from each Mafia family were the very people they had favored beforehand.
A Luo stood at the very front of the Corleone Family's group. The only girl among all the contestants, and the youngest of them all, she let everyone scrutinize her expressionless little face.
"Where did this little girl come from? She actually beat all those people and won the chance to fight for the Corleone Family?"
"Exactly! She's already that skilled at such a young age. Imagine how incredible she'll be when she grows up."
"If only one of our families had a daughter like her. She might just lift the whole family into wealth and status!"
Amid the chatter, A Luo kept her head lowered, silently calculating the timing.
According to the plan she and Dina had made, Dina should already have reached the secret room where Malena was being held and be waiting outside for news.
As for her?
A Luo turned her gaze toward Vito's mansion in Yorknew City.
Tonight, a fine spectacle awaited Vito there.
The first day's matches ended, and A Luo had successfully become the most eye-catching contestant, widely acknowledged as a favorite to win this year's championship.
William was delighted. The moment they left the arena, he clamored to take Vito and A Luo to a club to celebrate.
A Luo reminded him.
"There are still matches tomorrow! Never mind the others-the Wilson Family's contestant is a formidable opponent. Tomorrow will be a tough fight, so I need a good rest tonight."
Vito agreed with A Luo.
"A Luo's right. For the sake of tomorrow's