Seeing the result, Gray Merchant frowned slightly beneath his mask.
If they had to send out their fighter first, it would be rather disadvantageous for them. The other side could choose their own contestant accordingly.
But that thought only surfaced for a second or two before vanishing. Though it was unfavorable to them, the battle area had been restricted, which greatly benefited them. The referee had likely done this to maintain balance.
With that in mind, Gray Merchant stopped dwelling on such trivialities and began considering who should go first.
Should he go himself, or should Wicked Woman go first?
The only one he knew on the other side was Dox. Dox definitely was not the person they were looking for. Besides, Dox's reputation preceded him; his bloodline had long since been exposed. Gray Merchant's Gemstone Earth Dragon bloodline naturally countered Dox, so if he fought Dox, there should be no problem.
But if he went out, would Dox take the field?
He probably would... After all, Dox was a pure-blood wizard who supported the Wheatfield Manifesto, while he himself was a blood-source wizard. Given Dox's temperament, he might be the first to jump out.
If they could deal with Dox first, the other wizards afterward would be much easier to handle. The only variable was the nose on that stone slab. Would he be a contestant? Would he take the field?
As Gray Merchant pondered, a barrier of light suddenly enveloped them overhead.
At the same time, the black-robed referee's voice reached their ears. "You have up to three minutes to discuss. Oh, and within this barrier, all external energy is completely isolated. Discuss as much as you like, but it would be best not to communicate with your mouths."
The isolation of external energy meant that their communication