Professor Vash's voice finally came.
"Winner by incapacitation, CALEB DUSKWOOD! Iron Talon takes the match!"
Final Score: Iron Talon: 3 | Bronze Shield: 2
Medical staff rushed into the ring, carefully loading Garrett onto a stretcher. His burns were extensive.
Caleb limped out of the ring, refusing assistance, his injured shoulder hanging at an odd angle and left leg dragging slightly. Iron Talon students erupted in cheers as he disappeared into their platform area.
Professor Vash cleared her throat.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we'll take a THIRTY MINUTE INTERMISSION before the finals! Competitors, rest and recover! Spectators, refresh yourselves!"
The arena buzzed with conversation about what they'd just witnessed. The betting corners went into overdrive adjusting odds for the finals.
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The five Silver Crown representatives sat in their luxurious platform space. Refreshments had been brought, water, light foods, healing tonics for minor injuries.
