"Of course. I respect that." He gave a small nod. "Good luck out there, Miss Selene. Stay safe, let's meet up in the next stages of the tournament. Till then, take care of your self."
He turned and began walking in the opposite direction. Sarah followed without a word, her expression as unreadable as ever.
Selene watched them until they disappeared back into the trees.
Her wolf relaxed beside her, though its ears stayed swiveled in the direction the two had gone.
Selene let out a slow breath and turned back to her own path.
Another hour passed, and a sharp beep echoed simultaneously across every watch within the active battlefield.
[The Opening Round has officially ended!]
[Two Hundred Participants have officially qualified! Congratulations!]
Moon glanced at his watch.
Rank: 1st
Score: 1,820 Points
He had maintained his top one ranking through the final stretch. But what caught his attention wasn't his own position. It was the gap behind him.
Rank: 2nd
