When Astaroth and Khalor stepped away to have their private conversation, the fight in the arena ended. That was the second fight out of the first sixteen, and the next one would be interesting.
It pitted Gulnur against Blue Peacock. Gulnur was confident in his tanking abilities, but he was no fool. He knew this was as far as he went in this tournament.
He bade farewell to all his friends currently next to him, and asked them to deliver his farewell to Astaroth, too, before being teleported into the arena. Both he and Blue appeared simultaneously in it, face to face.
Gulnur gave her a small nod, to which she responded in kind. There was respect in both parties' gesture, as they both recognized each other's skills.
"I know this is as far as I can go. So I only wish we have a fair fight and enjoy the thrill of combat together." Gulnur said, bracing his shield before him.