Before the next fight began…
The remaining first-years in the stands watched the craft-based Academy Staff fix the stage platform from their seats, their attention divided between the arena and the conversations happening around them.
The noise from the crowd never truly disappeared. Even when there was a pause before the next match began, hundreds of thousands of voices remained mixed together beneath the large arena roof. Some families amongst the crowd discussed the previous fights, while others were already talking about the fighters who were about to enter the stage.
One particular name was the main talk of the conversations.
Two staff members of the Royal Academy eventually walked toward Ezra Ashenlocke and Nate Ashenlocke.
They stopped beside them and spoke quietly enough that the surrounding students couldn't hear what was being said.
Ezra listened without much expression.
After a moment, he simply nodded.
Then he stood from his seat.
