Chapter 0025

The air was thick with tension as our team of eight gathered in anticipation of the 16-to-8 competition. We learned earlier this week that there would be no more 1v1 matches, forcing us to rely on each other for advancement. I stood nervously beside Abby and Noah.

"Alright, listen up!" Terry's voice boomed, echoing through the gym and snapping me back to reality. His cold, ruthless demeanour was unsettling yet somehow alluring. "This isn't about individual glory anymore. In order to achieve victory, you're going to need to work together. As a warrior, you will rely on your packmates for survival. This is the lesson that you will learn for this next competition."

With a cocky grin on his face, Dustin, the warrior from his pack who was considered the strongest contender, strutted forward as Terry finished his speech. He eyed Abby and me with disdain. I glared back at him, earning a smirk from him.

"Looks like we've got some weak links on this team," he taunted, smirking at us.

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