Back on Earth, Noah felt confident leaving the auction preparations entirely in Lola's capable hands. She possessed both the strength and cunning necessary to manage whatever complexities might arise, as long as she was in the shop.
Her grandmaster-level abilities, combined with her natural intelligence and authority in the shop, made her perfectly suited for handling high-stakes negotiations that could determine the balance of power in such a conflict.
Checking the time on his phone, Noah realised that the dining hall was currently serving the complimentary breakfast that had been included with their tournament accommodations. The mountain resort spared no expense in providing high-end meals that reflected the prestigious nature of their martial arts competition.
Might as well try some of the quality food before the tournament begins, Noah thought.
