Chapter 68 Book 2 Change of Rules
The sun hung low, casting long shadows over the makeshift arena as Kalan, leader of the Soul Snatchers, stepped forward. His voice cut through the murmur of the crowd, booming with authority.
"Today, we introduce a twist to this… contest," he declared, his grin predatory. "No longer one-on-one battles. From now, it's two-on-two. Let's see if alliances hold under fire or crumble like sand."
The bandit crowd erupted into cheers and gasps, their excitement palpable. On the other side, Li An and her group remained poised, her expression calm. Beside her, Captain Wei smirked, as though he had anticipated this exact move.
"Two against two?" whispered one of the villagers, fear etched on their face. "How will we—"
"It's fine," Captain Wei interrupted, his voice steady. "We're prepared."
