In the Emerald Dream Realm, at the Marshlight Sanctuary.
A month can pass in the blink of an eye, a transient moment that time cannot hold. Three days ago, after receiving a notice from the Deputy Commander, Leonidas and Orion had gathered together.
"Remember, the duel map is randomly generated. The first thing you do when you enter is group up with everyone else," Leonidas said, his face grim, his usual teasing tone gone. He drilled the advice into Orion relentlessly. "If you can't group up, then you kill your enemy. Immediately. In the dueling grounds, it's them or you. Only one can survive."
"…"
In truth, the Deputy Commander had already gone over all of this three days prior.
"It's time. Let's go," Leonidas said finally. He and Orion met each other's gaze and nodded. Leonidas was the first to crush the five-pointed star ticket in his hand.
Orion took a deep breath and crushed his own.
