Rishi nodded, "We need to understand what's driving Malum and Zero's control over this realm."
Lyra agreed, "And the tournament might hold some answers. We should participate and observe from within."
Kaidō's eyes gleamed, "I'll enter the tournament, alone. My vampire abilities will allow me to gather information without arousing suspicion."
Rishi countered, "No, we should enter together, as a team. Our combined strengths will make us a formidable opponent, and we can watch each other's backs."
Lyra suggested, "Let's enter the tournament, but also keep a low profile. We don't know what we're up against yet."
With a plan in place, they returned to their rooms, their minds racing with anticipation. Tomorrow, they would face the unknown, together.
The next day, they arrived at the tournament grounds, ready to face whatever lay ahead. As they registered, Rishi whispered, "Remember, our goal is to gather information. Let's see what secrets we can uncover."
With their aliases and disguises in place, they entered the tournament, ready to face the challenges of Frosthaven.
The first day of the tournament began, featuring the initial five rounds of one-on-one battles between 10 challengers. Rishi, Kaidō, Lyra, and Dhruv observed from the sidelines, their aliases not participating in these rounds.
Round 1: "Vorgath" vs. "Thorne" - Vorgath unleashed a fierce ice storm, but Thorne countered with a lightning bolt, striking Vorgath's shield. Vorgath adapted, summoning a glacier to crush Thorne.
Winner: Vorgath
Round 2: "Lago" vs. "Lumen" - Lago employed stealth and agility, striking from the shadows. Lumen retaliated with radiant blasts, but Lago dodged and weaved, landing a decisive blow.
Winner: Lago
Round 3: "Infernox" vs. "Gelida" - Infernox unleashed a torrent of flames, but Gelida summoned a wave of frost to extinguish the blaze. Infernox adapted, combining fire and earth to create a massive explosion.
Winner: Infernox
Round 4: "Astrum" vs. "Nebula" - Astrum wielded celestial forces, summoning stars to batter Nebula. Nebula countered with dark energy, but Astrum's holy powers proved too strong.
Winner: Astrum
Round 5: "Chrono" vs. "Flux" - Chrono manipulated time, slowing Flux's movements. Flux tried to adapt, but Chrono accelerated his own speed, landing a swift victory.
Winner: Chrono
The winners advanced to the next round, while the losers were eliminated. Rishi, Kaidō, Lyra, and Dhruv analyzed the battles, sizing up potential future opponents.
After nest moment Rishi see a girl going there to fight