With Henry's signal, the air crackled with tension as Grok and Zahra locked eyes for a brief second, their gazes evidencing a fierce determination and a burning competitiveness within them. Simultaneously and without hesitation, they exploded into action, kicking the snowy ground, and dashing towards their respective sides of the forest, followed by their teams. One of them filled by the desire to aid the kingdom and the king, while the other one was motivated by the prospect of fighting against a powerful adversary.