The arena shimmered with midday mana-light, its barriers glowing in anticipation as the quarterfinals of the Battle Gods Arena began. The air was electric with noise, the stands packed with spectators from every region, all eyes drawn to the flashing displays above.
"Welcome back, fight freaks and mech-heads!" Grumpy Bear's voice thundered across the arena as the next match lineup rolled across the main screen. "This is the start of the Top 8, the quarterfinals, baby! And it's best of five now! No more flukes, no more lucky counters. You win three or you die trying!"
Sleepy Smile sipped from his ever-present mug. "Or you forfeit and go cry into your mech pillow. But that doesn't sound as good on a banner."
Damien's name appeared again in bold black letters.
HUNGRY MONSTER.
Facing him: KUBWA CHAKA, the reigning BGA champion.
