PROLOGUE


PROLOGUE
The Night Before the First Clash
The night had finally grown quiet.
Across the street from the massive tournament grounds stood a small bus stop, nearly forgotten beneath the glow of a single streetlight. The arena that had echoed with the sounds of training throughout the day now rested in silence. A gentle mist drifted through the cool night air, softening the outlines of the towering structure in the distance.
Tomorrow, everything would change.
For now, there was only stillness.
At the bus stop, Cassandra Brown stood with tired eyes. Beside her stood Amin Parker, equally exhausted after the long day's training. On the nearby bench sat Mary Parker, calmly watching the peaceful night.
The three of them wore the fatigue of countless hours spent preparing for what was to come. Their halos glowed faintly, casting a gentle light around them as they rested in silence.
Amin slowly lifted his head and looked toward the arena.
The weariness on his face gave way to quiet excitement.
"Tomorrow..." he said softly. "The first match begins."
Cassandra turned her eyes toward the enormous tournament grounds across the street. Even in darkness, the arena seemed to carry the weight of what awaited inside.
"We really pushed ourselves today," she said.
Mary remained seated, peaceful and composed. Her voice was calm, carrying the quiet wisdom that only experience could bring.
"Rest now," she said. "Strength grows in quiet moments."
The three remained together beneath the streetlight as the night continued around them.
Tomorrow, the tournament would begin.
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