However, he relented in the end as he said. "I'd prefer sooner... but I see the logic in five. If this tournament is to serve as a proving ground for the next generation, we must give them time to become something worthy."
Arthur's jaw clenched slightly, but he didn't press the issue. "Five years then."
"Agreed," murmured King Lucifer, not really caring for this whole charade, his eyes like fading stars.
"Agreed," echoed the others in turn.
Queen Eve tilted her head. "Location?"
Agni stood, tall and imperious. "The Beast Domain. No other land is as wild, as fortified, or as resilient to battle. I can ensure absolute security, regardless of who steps onto the arena floor."
He had an ability that was granted to him after being crowned ruler of the Beastly-Highlands.
It was called the Authority of the Apex. It allowed him to control, against their will or not, the actions of most beasts in the beast domain.
