Elimination Round

As Jake called the meeting, everyone gathered and sat together.

"Alright, everyone, listen up," Jake began, his voice firm and commanding. "We're up against Sophia's team in the next round."

"Sophia has the environmental advantage here, but we can still win. I will take care of her while the rest of you focus on her team members."

"We will also use flames to..."

Jake continued explaining, and his team listened carefully. After the plan was formed, Jake asked them to get ready.

His teammates nodded, and then Jake divided the team into smaller units, instructing them to work together in formation. Soon, they armed themselves with the Ruin Items they had acquired earlier and started marching towards the plain where the fight between Jake and Sophia's team was scheduled.

***

After the announcement, Jake's campsite welcomed an uninvited guest.

"Ara~, it seems your team is full of competent people, Rank 1," Sophia laughed and said.