Chapter 29: Reunited with Family

The echo of the crowd's cheers still filled the arena as Ryuto and his team prepared for the second round of the Monster Tournament. The first battle against the direwolves had been intense, but the next one was guaranteed to be more challenging. The anticipation in the air was palpable, and Ryuto could feel the eyes of Vikar on them, watching their every move from the shadows.

They gathered in the preparation area, awaiting the announcement of their next opponents. Nina paced back and forth, buzzing with excitement despite the tension between her and Celeste. "I can't wait to see what we're up against next! Maybe it'll be a dragon or a giant troll!"

Ryuto rubbed the back of his neck. "Let's hope it's something we can handle. I have a feeling they're not going to make this easy for us."