The Author's POV

What followed after Ava's match was a string of other matches.

As it was still not my turn, I sat back down in the stands and just enjoyed the matches. Since some of them could be my future opponents, I didn't want to miss a single detail regarding their fighting style.

Sat next to me was Amanda who was also focused on the other matches.

Matches aside, glancing around I could see no sign of the others apart from Jin who was sitting a few rows away from us. But it was to be expected. Ava was done with her match and so she rightfully decided to go back and rest whilst Kevin was about to have his match next.

Regarding Melissa...yeah...nothing else needed to be said.

On that note, turning my wrist and gazing at my watch, I also started to get ready for Kevin's upcoming match.

The moment that Kevin and Aaron would appear on the screen would be the time I reactivated the device.

After talking with Kevin last time I had a nagging feeling that he was about to do something to Aaron.

The extent of his action, I really didn't know. Maybe he would even go as far as killing him, but, well, considering the fact that people did not change overnight, I had my doubts regarding this possibility.

Either way, it didn't really matter.

I was ready for whatever the outcome of his match was.

"Oh, right, you were talking about your mother previously, what was that about?"

Thinking about Kevin's match, it was then that I suddenly remembered the previous conversation I was having with Amanda and turned to face her.

Upon hearing my words, Amanda focused her attention back on me.

Then, gazing in a certain direction, she leaned forward and softly mumbled near my ear.

"...I will tell you after today's matches end. Now is not the right place to say."

"Okay."

I nodded my head.

Amanda's words made sense. Considering that the topic at hand was something very personal, I understood that she may have been uncomfortable talking about it in this type of environment.

I was just happy that she was willing to share something like this.

It meant that she trusted me, right?

Maybe?

'Ugh, well whatever, I should focus on the matches at the end.'

And it was right at that moment when the intensity of the crowd's cheer increased marking the end of another match.

"It's Kevin's turn." Amanda suddenly said from the side as she directed her attention towards one of the platforms in the distance.

look at one of the projections,

my head

raising my head, I looked in Kevin's direction once

rest up

***

Upper echelon platform.

other leaders of each respective race, Octavius's eyes were currently locked on a

vs Aaron

Voss enormous potential as well as the fact that he was part of the Union, he naturally held the upcoming match with more

other people seated close to him, as neither Gervis, Brutus or the elven queen seemed particularly excited

TWIIIING—! TWIIIING—!

start, Ocatavious felt a small vibration coming

his wrist slightly, his brows furrowed upon seeing

876's presence. We are currently in the process

the side of his chair with

Once you locate 876,

[Understood.]

communication device, Ocatvious

876, disappeared

***

did I join

stood at the edge of

backer. After the incident back at the Lock, where Ren died, Kevin wanted nothing more but to take

that caused the death of his

he had set himself a goal, and that goal was to get revenge on

to get revenge on Aaron, Kevin had to thoroughly research his backers and connections. It wasn't an easy task as Aaron's backing was extremely

up and continued to deeply investigate him. It was then that he found a lot

as he was going to further his plans, a mysterious red book suddenly materialized in his room and that was where he

actually happened and came to the conclusion that Ren had other plans for Aaron and dropped all his previous plans

was then,

seeking revenge against Aaron

No.

was simply trying to eliminate a thorn that had grown too big for its own

FWUAP—!

opposite end of the arena was a familiar figure. He looked the same as the day the incident with Emma

eyes, and glaring black circles

he appeared,

"It's been a while."

the moment his eyes

you like what I did to your little friend last time? Is

mouth was filled with mockery. He was obviously trying to get a rise

Kevin from before, then perhaps

spent a lot of time contemplating his previous actions, and it was then that he realized that he

to change

word that came out of Aaron's mouth simply went from one ear to