The Finals Begin - A Show of Force and Farce

The atmosphere in the arena buzzed with excitement as the crowd eagerly awaited the finals. Adrian stood with the other seven contestants, all eyes on the announcer, who was prepared to lay out the next phase of the tournament.

With a booming voice, the announcer explained, "The finals will proceed in knockout style! Each match will see one fighter advance to the next round, while the loser will be eliminated. There's no holding back now—use your full strength, or prepare to lose!"

Adrian's gaze sharpened at this announcement. Knockout rounds demanded everything, and he mentally braced himself to reveal more of his abilities as the competition intensified.

The announcer went on to announce the matchups, and Adrian soon learned he would be facing one of the two remaining female candidates, a fire mage with an impressive array of high-output level 3 spells.