At last, the champion of this year's Imperial Battle Tournament had been hailed, and it was an unknown and mysterious warrior named Erik, who was also called the Phantom Fencer.
The tournament was full of twists and surprises. Everyone did not expect someone like Erik could become the last man standing. That would explain the underwhelming amount of cheers raining down on him as he was currently being awarded in the arena.
To honor the new champion, the emperor of the Dixon Empire would personally give the award to Erik. But before he proceeded to the champion, Emperor Alfred Dixon would first check the condition of the runner-up, who was his son.
"Edward..."
Words of genuine concern came out of the emperor's mouth as he looked at the newly resurrected Edward sitting on the floor while he was being accompanied by Edith and his friends. Hearing his father's voice, Edward briefly looked up at him before staring at the floor again.
