At the opening of the new arena of the Holy Western Empire, Antony gives thanks to his majesty for his patronage of the arena. He then launches into a long speech about how the arena symbolizes the glory of the empire and how it is an honor for him to inaugurate it. He announces that the tournament will be open to anyone from any part of the world, including those from the neighboring kingdom of Saga. The audience is shocked to learn that the fighters are all prisoners of war, and that they are participating in the tournament on their own, without the knowledge of their hosts. Antony then explains that the empire is rapidly expanding its forces and conquering nearby cities. After countless bloody bouts, the survivors of the battle are allowed to participate in this tournament. The spectators are shocked to hear that the final battle is almost upon them.