The Colosseum seemed to quiet itself as he passed.
Not magically.
But naturally.
Like the wind stopped out of respect.
Damon stood as Elias walked past the outer magic barrier.
"Let's see how deep your stillness really runs, kid."
On the opposite end, Lurien rotated his staff overhead, spinning it into a crescent arc behind his back.
He bowed once, showman-like.
The crowd cheered.
Then Dean Oryll's voice echoed once more:
"Final match of Round Two… will now begin..."
And Elias raised his hand.
Not in greeting.
Not in flourish.
But in position.
Ready.
The arena lights dimmed slightly as the barrier sealed shut around the final match of Round Two.
The magic circles glowed cold and white.
The crowd buzzed with restrained hunger.
Everyone wanted to see what Elias Verdan would do.
Especially after the last fight.
Especially after Kellen's actions against a fellow ElderGlow student as though he was taunting Elias.
