60 Round Of 32 Knockout Stages (4)

[Pinnacle Academy Stadium 1 - Arena A: Vip Box Suite #1]

The brutal impact of Rel's fist slamming into Sergio's face echoed through the massive arena, followed by a collective gasp from the shocked crowd. It was one thing to defeat a favoured competitor, but such a display of raw power from an unranked nobody. Up in the VIP booths, even the most respected guild leaders in the world couldn't remain unaffected.

"Wahahahahaha!"

A boisterous laugh broke the stunned silence, emanating from a well-built man who despite his silver-streaked hair, radiated a playful aura. "Now that was a hit I haven't seen in a while! Poor Sergio, eating dirt out there!"

Beside him, a slightly leaner figure with a neatly trimmed beard huffed. "It only proves again, that the student ranking system has its flaws. Skill can exist anywhere but without proper testing..."