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*The sun beats down on the cliffside, casting long shadows over the tense standoff. The ambient noise of the War Games fades into a heavy, expectant silence as two figures stand at the precipice. Percy Jackson, his sea-green eyes wide with sudden shock, stares not at his opponent, but at the air above them. A soft, ethereal luminescence begins to coalesce, defying the harsh daylight. The camera pans up, following the gaze of the gathered campers below, who watch in hushed awe. The light intensifies, sharp and undeniable, carving a divine symbol into the atmosphere. The wind holds its breath. The moment of truth has arrived.*