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As Dabi and his team stepped off the battlefield, a palpable tension hung in the air. Victory over Team Stormrider was no small feat, but the stakes were only growing higher with each passing round. The cheers from the crowd seemed distant, muffled by the whirlwind of thoughts racing through Dabi's mind.
Raghnall's warning echoed over and over: The time must shift any time, someone is trying to create a mess for them. Headmaster Raghnall didn't say who and why, without giving any proper reason he just gave warning.
"Fourteen teams left," Zen said, breaking the silence. "We've made it this far. No turning back now." If we think logically where should be already qualified for the quarter finals, right?
"Turning back was never an option," Jeni replied, wiping sweat from her brow. "But let's not pretend that was easy."
"We'll get stronger," Kiba said confidently, flexing his arms. "That's what this tournament is for, right?"