The rest of Day One passed in a blur of cheers, duels, and blood.
From their seats in the stands, Kain and his friends watched the matches roll out one after another. True to form, the tournament organizers had front-loaded the day with excitement. After Serena, Kain, and Kairos lit up the arena with their respective matches, the rest of the day unfolded with a seemingly carefully curated rhythm, punctuated by bursts of awe-inspiring skills by high-ranking participants, close matches, and the occasional comedic blunder.
Kain had his second match after lunch. His opponent this time was Rank 31—a girl with short black hair and an affinity for aquatic serpents. Her contracts emerged from her star space in ripples of blue, forming a trio of sinuous water-type beasts that circled her like a synchronized dance troupe.
They looked well-trained and decently strong.
But not strong enough.
He didn't use Vauleth this time.
