Rock, paper, scissors,

As Zain father's proposal hung in the air, tension rippled through the room. Zephara's eyes narrowed slightly, her expression guarded as she processed his unexpected request. Beside her, I could feel the weight of everyone's gaze upon me, waiting for my response.

Zephara's voice broke the silence. "Leora, what do you think?"

I hesitated, torn between my loyalty to Zephara and the unexpected opportunity presented by Zain father. On one hand, competing alongside Zephara was an honor I cherished, a chance to prove myself and strengthen our bond.

On the other hand, joining the human team could provide valuable insight into their tactics and strategies, potentially giving us an advantage in the tournament.