Following the proclamation, all the other 4th circle teams of the other towers had their expressions turn ugly at such a blatant display of arrogance by the very tower that always is last. But the Runecasters in the audience went batshit crazy at their vice master's prideful declaration.
For the group of mages who were always humiliated to have someone who for once could turn the tables was a heaven sent blessing. Just as the declaration followed. The arena transformed, all the marking of each teams areas became marked in red. The field slightly expanded.
11 of the teams were moved to one side of the Arena while in the opposite way only the Runic team remained. All of Axel's team members were trembling at the notion of facing all the other teams at once.
Eric gulped nervously and asked, "Ash, are you sure about this? I do not understand how you can?"