First Act 23: Into the Climax 6

"Stars…...?" In a cute and sleepy voice, Bella murmured as her eyes fluttered open, greeted by a myriad of shiny and twinkling lights adorning the dark ceiling above her.

Rattle! Rattle! Her makeshift bed shook and vibrated with each explosion and clash reverberating through her surroundings. Rubbing her eyes, Bella squinted to get a clearer view of the mysterious spectacle before her. 

'Glowing crystals….? Oh, that's right, we were supposed to take an exam in the dungeon' she mumbled to herself, slowly rising from her cozy blanket.

As Bella emerged from her slumber, she was met with an unexpectedly tiresome scene. 

Glancing around, she realized that she was perched on the edge of a small cliff, overlooking a circular arena below. 

The ground trembled beneath her, and she could hear the echoes of blades clashing and sparks flying through the air.