You Never Know What Your Teammates Are Doing

"The Holy Spirit Tournament has actually already been held once, and Frost Country was the winner. You really didn't know?" Joshua asked.

The king was already in a state of confusion. He did not even want to speak, instead typing a string of question marks on the screen to express his inner doubts.

"I remember the winner's surname was Karlsilov. They own a Commercial Guild in Nolan. You should be very familiar with that family.

"The World Tree crystal is such an important thing. That merchant who is as shrewd as a fox probably wouldn't have the ideological awareness to do something like 'handing it over to the country.'"

"The Silver Frost Fox Karlsilov Family. Their territory is near the border with Steel Country. I'll ask their family's ambassador what is going on later."

There was a cold edge to Shael's voice. Both Joshua and the person in charge of the Silver Frost Fox Family had underestimated how much Shael valued the World Tree crystal.

"What about the next Holy Spirit Open Tournament?"

"Tell me the rules of the competition."

While they chatted, Shael had already controlled his hero back to the battlefield. Joshua could vaguely hear someone discussing something beside him.

"Each nation forms a five-person team to participate in the Holy Spirit Tournament. The final winner receives a reward. This time, I'll broadcast the tournament live on the Spellweb, so... there should be quite a lot of spectators." Joshua briefly explained the rules. "The Karlsilov Family under your command has already started forming a team. As for the details, you can..."

Before Joshua could finish speaking, he vaguely heard someone on Shael's end shouting something in panic.

"Your Majesty! The Rebel Army has begun its attack!"

"Wait... Joshua, I have something to deal with. Can you wait three