The seconds ticked away, and with every passing moment, the end of the Group B preliminary round drew closer.
Most of the weaker contestants had already been culled, leaving behind only the determined and the desperate.
Especially among those from lower-ranked academies, whose teams hadn't yet secured a qualifying spot— desperation had fully set in now, driving them to fight recklessly for every last point and somehow attempt qualification.
"Incoming group of four opponents... One of them is a Grandmaster," Leo said calmly, as his eyes tracked an approaching squad through [Absolute Vision].
"They're stronger than what you can handle. Hide behind that tree, and only step in if I call for backup." Leo instructed, as Enzo did not hesitate.
Nodding quickly, he slipped behind a nearby tree, leaving Leo to face the enemies alone.
