"By any chance, you wouldn't mind if I joined you on the plateau, right? I'm eager to watch those energetic youngsters compete. It makes my blood boil just thinking about it!"
Edward Ortberg hugged his arms and smiled, to which Arthur grunted but did not object. He didn't even wait for the mortal, he just teleported back to the plateau, precisely in front of his seat.
The only difference from before is that Elder Nord had left, though Amidel and his children were still sitting there and enjoying the competition. The fourth trial was about to begin, the remaining participants healed from their injuries and recovered their Nether Energy.
Even Lucy was back, with Cristina to her right, her face brighter than before. No more did she look begrudged and wronged, a soft, encouraging smile was displayed on her face as she stared at her team.
"Ladies and gentlemen, it's finally time for the fourth stage! I will explain the rules shortly."