As expected, Donner shot Hal a dumb, mocking look, hoping to provoke a reaction from him.
But Hal couldn't care less about the airhead's provocations.
He hadn't expected a new draw to occur during the quarterfinals, but he welcomed it, as it meant he would only face Pierro, Ennya, or Felix in the Grand Finals, depending on who advanced.
For now, his focus was on Aurora, whom he would be fighting in his quarterfinals match.
Only then could he worry about Donner.
No one counted him out anymore, not after his performance against the fifth-seeded Vyse.
This time, it was Hal's turn to step onto the stage first.
Perhaps his victory would give Ennya the slight boost of confidence she needed to defeat Pierro.
Ascending to the stage after being called by Akari, Hal locked eyes with his opponent.
Aurora's gaze was as cold as her frozen fragments, striking fear into the hearts of everyone who dared look into her eyes.
But Hal wasn't afraid.
