The crowd had gone silent, and the performers were nowhere to be seen.
A customary tradition in Dravania was a compulsory 1-hour silence before any duel commenced.
Derrick was currently at the end of the eerie hallway. Sir Thompson could no longer accompany him past this point.
Facing him was a gate made with metal bars which gave off enough space to allow Derrick to see the colosseum grounds
Now that everyone had left and thanks to the silence, Derrick finally had time to reflect on his decision.
He had come a long way from the awakening ceremony, but he didn't exactly know how far.
Others who awakened magical talent had most likely gone to Dravania's school of magic to learn more about their powers.
Derrick hadn't exactly sparred with any of his peers, so he couldn't tell his strength or where he stood amongst them.
[You have nothing to fear]
The system finally spoke.
