Chapter 55 - The Limit
The announcer's voice boomed across the massive arena:
"The time has come! The third-round draw begins now!"
The crowd jumped to their feet. Eyes wide. Mouths silenced. Every breath held hostage by the majesty of what was about to unfold.
Above the arena, the great orb spun, glowing with a faint cosmic light. Inside, only four names remained:
Solar. Venus. Tian. Terrata.
The orb slowed. Its light dimmed to a faint pulse.
"The first name is... Tian!"
A murmur rippled through the rows. Then silence. Then
"The second name is... Terrata!!"
The silence shattered.
"Impossible...!"
"Are you kidding?!"
"They're playing against Terrata?!"
"A planet that hasn't shown its hand... against ones who've bled to get this far?!"
In the stands, whispers turned to tremors. Even the most seasoned spectators blinked in disbelief. In the healing wing, Lucas stood—his face a storm of stone and fire.
