The crowd fell silent as the battle began, tension heavy in the air.
Cassian moved first.
With a gesture, he activated a spiritual skill he had never used before. A golden ring of light radiated from his position, expanding outward like a ripple of authority.
"Faith of the Crown," one of the announcers gasped. "That's a spiritual skill exclusive to the royal family, believed to allow the user to draw upon the collective faith and patriotism of the Empire's citizens. The specifics are shrouded in mystery, but it's said to turn loyalty into strength."
