Meanwhile, across the field, Cedrick and his team from the Kingdom of Stars stood ready, their expressions smug and confident. Unlike Horizon's team, they had the full support of the audience and an entire Kingdom. Players cheered them on, calling out their names and placing large bets on their victory.
Cedrick smirked as he glanced over at Horizon's team. "Pathetic," he muttered to Trisha. "They won't last five minutes. Let's crush them quickly and move on."
Trisha and Aeloria nodded. "Understood. We'll overwhelm them from the start."
The emcee's voice echoed through the arena once more. "Attention, all guilds! The third challenge will now commence. Remember, the objective is simple—capture the enemy's flag. Anything goes, and there are no rules on how you do it. Surrendering is an option though you'll lose . . . but let's hope it doesn't come to that!"
