As the tournament's date crawled closer, many people felt a strange sense of urgency. They realized that while Sera's plan would most likely work, their lives remained at risk.
In the past, fighting wars, surviving in dreadful environments and hunting monsters wasn't an issue. They had nothing to lose, so death didn't seem too scary. However, with Kim and Sam's proposal, an avalanche began inside the large friend group.
Everyone got hit with reality. They loved their partners. None of them could imagine living on without their constant presence and support.
They all suddenly found something precious, which made the upcoming tournament harder. The fear of death surrounded everyone as the days passed, and nobody knew how to climb out of this self-destructive panic.
The couples tried comforting each other, but since both sides struggled with the same feelings, it led nowhere.
Luckily, through the haze of uncertainty and fear, a ray of hope began shining…
