Outside, the road widened as the arena came into view.
It was immense.
A great stone coliseum built into the hillside, ringed with banners and lined with waiting carriages. Its domed towers cast shadows over the grounds, and above its central gate, the seal of Eldoria shimmered in enchanted gold.
Magical sigils pulsed along the archways, flickering with dormant power waiting to be awakened.
As the carriage pulled to a stop, a line of armored guards stepped forward. The doors opened with a creak of gilded hinges, and the Valen family was met with the dignified salutes of waiting escorts.
One of the officials stepped forward, bowing respectfully, "Lord and Lady Valen, this way to the noble observation chamber. And as per your arrangement, Young Lord Lucas and his summon are to be escorted to the participant grounds immediately."
Bennett exchanged a brief glance with Seraphina before nodding.
