The weight of their problem hung thick in the air: they simply didn't have enough magus for the duel. This wasn't like a group battle, where numbers or teamwork could shift the tide. It was a one-on-one contest, meticulously designed to test each faction's ability to field strong individuals capable of defending their planet. The structure ensured that no faction could rely on a singular figure to dominate.
Since the duel was established 15 years ago, they had lost two of their most crucial pillars—Grand Magus Izta and Fuxi, both gone. Fjolrin, the third senior magus, had disappeared without a trace, leaving them without his guidance. This left only Morgana and Ashaka, the last of their dependable magus, to bear the brunt of the upcoming challenge.
