Within moments an announcement reverberated throughout the arena which stated that both half-step lords had forfeited their previous position. To say this was disappointing would clearly be an understatement. Yet suspicions began to emerge that this was the aftermath of what unfolded within the forest, somehow it reshaped the two's perception.
Now it appears the prizes were not as alluring as previous years with them feeling unworthy. Obviously Taf and May were two who were far younger, blessed with extreme talent, and more deserving.
Still, the tournament must proceed thus two new faces were added to complete the ten quotas requirement. These were two disciples who had finished just outside of the top ten during the preliminaries, Aaron and Caan.