Reina's recognition of Merlin was somewhat serendipitous. His overtly arrogant demeanor and his determination to attract attention by challenging the Great Sage had not gone unnoticed. Reina, a warrior hailing from a parallel dimension and reborn here as an artificial being known as a Celestial, shared her insights based on her experiences.0

While Davey couldn't confirm the accuracy of Reina’s information, Merlin's remarkable talents made her accounts plausible. His abilities were undeniably exceptional.0

In a tournament meant to foster unity across the continent, the idea of spectators and participants engaging in death matches at the risk of their lives seemed ludicrous. To an outsider, it might sound like a jest, but the reality was far graver. Such actions could easily escalate into an international crisis. Deliberate attempts to kill went beyond a mere violation; trying to take a life for personal gain was an exceedingly bitter pill to swallow.0

The course of the match took an intriguing turn, enveloping the audience in silence as they observed Davey and his opponent on the arena floor. A showdown between a spectator and a participant? It was a spectacle unlike...0