Chapter 99: Draw

The anticipation for the Greenridge League finals was palpable throughout the city.

Newscasters filled the airwaves with excited chatter about the upcoming event.

It promised to be one of the most competitive finals in years, with speculation running wild about who would emerge victorious.

Today marked a crucial moment, the official draw for the tournament. Fighters and their supporters would soon know their matchups, and everywhere, people gathered, glued to their screens.

From Cassie and Roger's apartment to Genova's academy hotel, tension filled the air.

In the Crescent Moon Agency, Victoria, Mercury, and Zara sat around the conference table, eyes fixed on the large screen.

The room was still, every breath held in anticipation of the first name to be revealed.

In the gym, Ryder and Kaida had paused their training, surrounded by other fighters, all intently watching the screen.