Main Tournament Begins - First Round Starts!

After returning last night, Yumiko seemed strange. Though Ryuji thought she might complain a little about the time. Instead, she greeted them with a smile, even preparing some light snacks and refreshments before they enjoyed a bath and went to bed early for the tournament.

'I felt a strange feeling of danger in her gaze, though.' 

Ryuji thought to himself as they sat underground, waiting to be called into the arena. He felt the slight flicker of red in Yumiko's eyes seemed dangerous. It became worse when he said only Erika would join him for their first match. 

Alicia sat opposite them because a knight's presence was required in the main rounds. 

As they waited for their turn in the arena, Ryuji could feel the tension mounting within him. His heart throbbed with anticipation, and the desire to fight surged through him, fueling his adrenaline.