Boom!
The entire atmosphere seemed to lose all colors and sound as only a distinct high-pitched ringing sound could be heard.
Suddenly one of the tutors had to take action, condensing an energy barrier to encase the entire platform lest they incurred casualties from the crowd of spectators.
Within the barrier, one could see the struggling image of both participants.
By now half of the crystal armor on Gerald's body had been undone, but regardless still he didn't relent as his eyes became clouded by a fierce determination to win.
The spinning crystal pulsed brighter as the energy beam being released from it undulated abruptly increasing in size, aiming to devour Gary.
Gary's figure trembled in response to this increase in tempo.
A hesitant expression could be seen in his eyes as he seemed to be struggling to make a decision, but when burn marks seemed to encroach on his skin spreading like a curse of blight, his face became determined.
