Chapter 88

Chapter 88

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A resonant echo lingered in the air as the bell's metallic chime reverberated through the arena, signaling the commencement of the bout. Yet, an electrifying stillness enveloped the ring. In a tense tableau, the trio of men remained frozen, caught in a suspended moment of anticipation, each locked in their formidable attacking stance.

The crowd, a collective pulse of anticipation, held its breath in a symphony of silence. The sea of faces in the stands mirrored a mosaic of emotions—excitement, suspense, and a shared yearning for the impending clash to unfold. As the seconds ticked by, the air seemed to crackle with an energy that transcended the physical realm, an unspoken agreement that the arena was on the verge of witnessing something extraordinary.

In this tableau of anticipation, the fighters' stances spoke volumes. Tension etched across their faces, a canvas revealing the internal calculations and the unspoken dialogue between combatants.