The explanation caused the atmosphere to become even heavier. Damian's loss did not make him irrelevant, and Revona's loss did not remove her from the stage's importance.
Ervin still needed to prove whether his abyss could swallow Revona's nullification, and Max still had to face Damian's Sword Sovereign Heaven before reaching Ervin.
This also meant that the final battle between Max and Ervin would become even more terrifying, since every prior result would sharpen the pressure surrounding it.
Rakan Thorne grinned from his pillar.
"Good. They still have to fight everyone properly."
Orion Starfall laughed softly.
"That is fair. A round-robin should not let anyone escape a monster just because another monster fell first."
Kaiden Voidmere looked at the projected matchups.
"Ervin against Revona will be difficult. Damian against Max may be even worse."
Morgana Starveil smiled faintly.
