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Thrax absorbed the advice of his master and looked at Kieran with a silent nod.
His opinion was pretty much the same. Rather than make necessary preparations for a real threat, he was called upon to participate in this traditional round, also known as the Champion's Round.
The Champion's Round's purpose was to provide one lucky person insight. The insight was broad, such as shedding light upon the power of the previous generation, revealing aspects one could improve oneself in, and unveiling the traditional task of a Champion.
A Champion should serve as a role model for the future generation, which is why every Champion's Round was unique, adopting the name of the former Champion's title.
This year it would be called the Herculean Round, a representation of Thrax's moniker.
Kieran locked eyes with Thrax across the platform, gazing at him indifferently and strangely.