Formidable Opponent (Third Update)

"Is Frost Country our first opponent?"

The moment Empress Yekana saw that old fox in the arena, her killing intent overflowed beyond control.

Anyone timid would probably have had their legs shaking just standing beside the Empress.

In fact, Joshua had already noticed one of the Iron Forgers beside Empress Yekana trembling all over.

Your Majesty, your players really don't have much mental fortitude...

Joshua silently mocked them in his heart.

"The matchups for this tournament were decided entirely by drawing lots. Given Silver Frost Fox's placement... you may have to wait until the finals to meet them."

Joshua knew that the Empress had poured so many resources and so much effort into forming this team for one reason only: to avenge her humiliation by pinning Frost Country's Silver Frost Fox to the ground and beating them.

The conflict between Steel Country and Frost Country could be called this tournament's biggest attraction. Their two teams were also the strongest, so Joshua naturally intended to save the most exciting part for the end.

"..."

Empress Yekana stared at Joshua for a long time. She seemed to have seen through his thoughts, but she did not expose him.

"Tell me who our first opponent is." Empress Yekana said.

"Your first opponents are called the Kroshiel Team."

"Yellow Robe?"

The moment Empress Yekana heard the name Kroshiel, her expression stiffened.

She had once been Yellow Robe's apprentice. Discovering that her first match would be against her own mentor was enough to make anyone lose their inner calm.

"Yellow Robe is participating in this tournament too?"

The instant Earl Cruz, who had been quietly listening behind them, heard this news, his heart clenched tightly.

He supported his descendants challenging powerful opponents, because that was the only way they could temper themselves and grow stronger.