Chương 194: Lasting Legacy

"Okay candidates, please pay attention to what I have to say…." The match official commanded, his voice cutting through the cordial discussion Leo and Jerome were having as he offered a warm, reassuring smile to Jerome before his gaze shifted, landing on Leo with a look of palpable distaste.

"Today's match will be fought within the revered confines of the Pillar Dome—a classic arena where legends have been made and dreams dashed. Here, victory will be claimed not through the death of your opponent, but by their incapacitation. Remember, killing is explicitly forbidden," he announced, his eyes narrowing as he directed his stern warning towards Leo.

"Contestant, did you hear me clearly? Killing… is… NOT… allowed," he reiterated, emphasizing each word as if carving them into stone, ensuring there was no room for misunderstanding.