Chapter 20: Ch 20: The Championship- Part 5
Princess Stelle leaned forward in her private champion’s box, one leg crossed over the other, her gaze fixed on the arena with intense interest.
The controlled, confident look in her eyes was unmistakable, and it didn’t go unnoticed.
Her secretary, a slender figure draped in muted official robes, watched her from the side.
"Your Highness, this is the first time you’ve looked genuinely excited in ages. It’s... refreshing."
She said gently
Stelle let out a quiet hum.
"They’ve finally brought me something worth watching."
Her voice was casual, but her fingers tapped restlessly against the armrest of her seat.
"I’d almost forgotten this feeling. The thrill... the anticipation. I haven’t felt it since my early years in the arena. Back when I fought like I had nothing to lose."
She admitted.
The secretary gave a careful nod, recognizing the rare mood her princess was in. It wasn’t often Stelle reflected on the past.