The aftermath of Tamara's one-shot attack left the entire arena in a stunned silence.
Victoria's composed demeanor cracked for a brief moment. Her lips tightened, and her gaze lingered on the battlefield. Zara, standing beside her, looked visibly tense, her hands clutching the edge of the rail.
The other members of Golden Cosmos sat frozen in their seats. Colin's eyes were wide, her fingers clutching her lap tightly. Milo's jaw hung open as he muttered.
"Is… is that what we're up against?" Mercury's fingers tapped an uneasy rhythm on her crossed arms, her face impassive but her tightened jaw betraying her thoughts. Eratz leaned forward, his eyes narrowing as though trying to glean something more from the brief but devastating exchange.