The events at the arena spread like wildfire.
In no time, the entire Kost City knew all about it.
No one felt any sense of crisis from the appearance of the Abyss Gate—because they didn't recognize what it was. They just assumed it was some trick of the Sect, and as long as High-tier Mages stepped in, it'd be sorted out in no time.
What they really cared about was the large number of unlucky, innocent spectators caught up in it—and, at the scene, the handful of Tier Four referees and five contestants who were the first to get dragged in.
"Heard those idiots were mocking their opponents before the match, calling those girls cowards."
"Weren't they real heroes then?"
"Oh, absolutely, true heroes—risking their lives for the match."
"I'm just wondering what the Alliance's security team is even doing. That's the third incident already, and they're not the least bit prepared? Just letting heretics stir up trouble like they're out for a stroll in their own backyard?"
