She paused for a moment, before continuing.
"However, there is also a hidden quest. If any participant manages to complete it, they will receive additional points."
The moment Lana heard those words, her eyes brightened.
'These must be the hidden points my master was talking about.'
Vera continued, "We will not pair you according to any predetermined system. You have the complete right to choose whoever you want as your partner."
The moment she said those words, both Calix and Danny turned toward Julia at almost the same time.
"Let's team up."
Both of them had already started moving toward her. For a moment, the entire venue fell speechless.
Nobody had expected the two of them to make their choice so quickly.
Raphael, Gabriel, and Sophia exchanged glances, each of them silently weighing their choices.
Meanwhile, Lana had no intention of wasting her time with them. She walked directly toward Sophia and looked at her with a calm expression.
"Shall we pair up?"
