As we chatted among ourselves amid soft laughter and knowing glances, we didn't notice how we had finished each of our plates of okonomiyaki. The food was delicious and comforting, even for Aziel and Amelia's refined tastes. As soon as we placed our chopsticks on our empty plates, I could see Aziel fidgeting a little at my side. Her eyes indicated how she was urging us to hurry up so we wouldn't miss the day's fights.
The duels took place in the Nova Amphitheater, a vast coliseum-like structure nestled at the western end of the academy grounds. It was said that in ancient times, it was used to accustom warriors to death.
