The third match started after some delays. Many ardent followers and recent-converted believers had tried to storm through the gates to meet Althea.
It took the Guardians posted around the arena some time to clear them out. It wasn't a matter of strength. The perpetrators were just too sneaky and slippery.
Watching some of the best warriors chasing them became an entertainment in itself. Despite himself, even a worried Hex smiled at the sight of an elderly woman trying to sneak in by being carried inside a potato sack. Or the boy who streaked naked so his brother could slip through the distracted guards.
When the outstanding ones were being dragged away, they received cheers similar to the two winning teams so far.
Heck, even when the participants of the third match gathered on the field, many people were still buzzing about Althea's fans.
"We won too," Dollaire exclaimed, before pouting. "No one is running up to us."
