Nyx didn't flinch. His expression remained neutral, but there was a flicker of understanding in his gaze.
"You don't look surprised," Horizon observed, studying Nyx carefully.
"I'd be more surprised if there wasn't foul play involved," Nyx said with a dry chuckle. "After all, with gold and glory on the line, someone's bound to cheat."
A moment of silence passed between them, the weight of unspoken possibilities hanging in the air. Horizon's mind worked quickly, piecing together fragments of information.
If Cedrick had outside help—especially from the Elves, the host of this games—it changed everything. It wasn't just about winning anymore. It was about outsmarting those who thought they could bend the rules in their favor.
