The interviews began beneath the dazzling lights of the Golden Colosseum.
The enormous arena had grown noticeably quieter, but the anticipation in the air had only intensified. More than a hundred thousand spectators filled the countless tiers of the colosseum, while millions more watched through mana screens scattered across cities and kingdoms around the world. Above the ceremonial stage, enormous floating mana cameras hovered in formation, transmitting every expression, every movement, and every word to the watching world.
At the center of the stage stood the announcer, a broad smile spread across his face as he raised his mana-enhanced microphone.
"Before the tournament officially begins, we will have a brief interview with the representatives and vice-representatives of each academy!"
The crowd immediately erupted into cheers.
"Let's hear what the next generation of elite mages and warriors have to say before they step onto the battlefield!"
