Moon noticed Selene's flustered reaction. He sighed internally and clarified quickly.
"I mean the tournament. It's going to be more demanding than yesterday. And there's still a hostile organization out there. The dark organization. They've been quiet for too long. Word is going around that they might use the second stage as an opportunity to strike."
Selene's flush dropped almost immediately, her eyes narrowing in suspicion, "Are you saying you think they'll attack today?"
"I'm saying it's possible. The bracket is concentrated with the kingdom's strongest young Evolvers, all in one place. The cameras are rolling, the audience is massive. If they wanted maximum impact, today would be the day they'd pick."
"I'm not asking you to back out. I know you wouldn't anyway. But I need you to stay alert. Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, don't second-guess it. Move first, think later."
