The Shadow Clan

The Split

After the sound of the trumpet stopped, no one reacted. Everyone was still motionless. Including Aji.

"The rules are unclear," Venus said.

"They forgot to mention the time," Rozch said.

"Not only that. There was one word missing from what he said. He said 'the group that can destroy the opponent's testing stone wins'. He forgot to explain 'who first'. This means that both groups can win," Skyla spoke up.

"The rules are simple. Only 8 fighters can qualify for the next round. And those 8 fighters, don't have to be from 1 group," Skotd suddenly said in Aji's mind.

"So, there can be infighting within a team?" Aji said.

"That's right. And in general, they will try to get rid of the tough ones. So that victory in the next round can be achieved," said Skotd.

"Then what should we do?" asked Aji.

"It depends on what the situation will be like. If the group can or is willing to work together. That's better. But that possibility is very unlikely. 98 per cent of them will choose to form smal