C154 CHAPTER154

"Clank, clank, clank..."

Amidst the frenzied wagers on Jeff Parker as a favorite in the competition, a resonant bell chimed overhead, slicing through the buzz of the square.

In a heartbeat...

The chatter subsided, and a hush fell over the crowd.

Antonio Goodman and the other Martial Palace leaders wasted no time, ushering their disciples toward the competition grounds.

Before long