The field still smelled like scorched stone.
Shattered terrain from Kairos' burrowing construct, residual sparks from Soren's dragons, and fine frost leftover from the mist Serena's fused Elemental Guardian released still lingered in the cracks.
Staff with earth attribute contracts quickly came on the stage to restore it to pristine condition, and healers quickly worked on the most injured contracts of the opponents, if they wanted those same contracts to compete again—which for the most part they did.
The National Tournament's staff was clearly among the best in their fields because the stage and contracts looked like time rewound and they were restored to their original condition in less than 30 seconds.
Now it was time for the 5-v-5
"Both Dark Moon College and Obsidian Moon Valley," the announcer declared, voice rising over the hum of anticipation, "have elected to proceed with the 5v5. Nobody has forfeited. The match will begin shortly."
