I stood in the center of the arena, my breathing still normal, my body fresh. Unlike last night, where I'd nearly passed out from exhaustion after an intense fight, this time I was in peak condition. Plenty of rest, plus [Vitality] which I'd raised to 70, had me ready for anything.
On the Arclight bench, a brief discussion was visible. Leonhardt Halstrom sat with a serious expression, his arms folded across his chest. Around him, team members exchanged glances, then one large figure stood.
The man was around 190 centimeters tall, with broad shoulders and a posture like a walking wall. In his right hand, a long gleaming sword. On his left, a large shield bearing Arclight's emblem. He walked to the arena with heavy steps, each footfall making the floor tremble slightly.
The Host immediately shouted, "FROM ARCLIGHT ACADEMY, THEIR SECOND REPRESENTATIVE IS... AIDEN HALEWICK! A PALADIN WITH SHIELD AND SWORD, A-RANK! HE WILL FACE ADAM SOCHERON, THE MONSTER FROM NINE STARS!"
