After the announcement of an additional fight, an A Rank bout at that, the entire stadium erupted. Cheers, screams, whistles - thousands of voices crashed together into one overwhelming wave of sound.
Even Ethan straightened slightly, though he couldn't help but have a bad feeling.
'A Rank…?'
Now that was different.
C Ranks were impressive, B Ranks were dangerous, but A Ranks?
They were on another level entirely.
"And out of the blue gate…" the announcer continued, voice rising with excitement, "none other than the Riot Valkyrie herself!"
The noise somehow grew louder, if that was even possible.
Kaela stood up slowly, changing instantly.
Gone was the relaxed, drunken woman lounging around moments ago.
In her place was something far more dangerous.
Purple energy crackled faintly around her body, like static building before a storm. Her violet eyes glowed, sharp and alive, filled with something that could only be described as hunger.
