The day earlier, as Arslan, John, and Eliza left the arena as fast as they could to go to save Elma, on the ring, only Elder Oak, Elder Song, Troy, and Jacob were left. Jacob was still unconsciously laying on the ground, covered in the ice Eliza had generated to defeat Troy in one move. Troy was still paralyzed by the ice spikes. Elder Oak continued staring at Elder Song with a satisfied grin on his face. After all, he easily won the word fight against Elder Song. Elder Song could only threateningly stare at him.
The ice slowly melted and Troy was free to move. His face showed all his satisfaction as a grin was on his face. He came out on top of that whole situation after all, even if he got badly defeated by Eliza, who was already known to be the strongest.
Cindy ran towards Jacob's motionless body. Now that Eliza flew away, Cindy wasn't scared anymore,