Ten minutes passed, and a blue, translucent window appeared before the eyes of each and every player.
[The Trial of the Second Floor has begun.]
With that announcement, both Team A and B rushed towards each other, focusing on emerging victorious from their eventual clash. Both teams were quite even, so the battle would be quite narrowly won.
"All of you, focus on gathering flags," barked Arthur, sending his teammates towards the forest hurriedly. "I can survive on my own. I do not need someone protecting me, as that would only draw more attention."
Although the players were hesitant, since Arthur was the core of their team, they couldn't protest, either. They were simply forced to follow the crimson-eyed man's orders without the opportunity to raise questions.
A few were indignant, but even they didn't dare voice their thoughts.