The main duel arena is packed to the uppermost tribune. This is no longer an Iron Rank battle that can be ignored. It is an unranked anomaly leaping directly into the Upper Silver Rank. A declaration of war.
Lyra Vex steps into the arena with the grace of a spider. She wears a dark silk robe, a contemptuous smile playing on her lips. In the stands, her brother Orion cheers the loudest, while Darius val-Luminar observes with a cold, analytical gaze.
"A brave insect attempting to leap through the web," Lyra hisses as Nihil steps into the arena opposite her. "I will ensure you learn your place, Kitchen Boy."
Nihil does not respond. His silence is an emptiness that makes Lyra's threats feel hollow.
The referee signals. "Ranked Duel #75! Lyra Vex versus Nihil! Begin!"
