"If we do that, our chances of safely surviving until the stage with one hundred thousand people left will increase dramatically."
"That's right!"
Nissan set aside his usual carefree demeanor and said in a solemn voice, "If we can't find each other, then every one of us has to keep a low profile. We need to stay hidden and avoid actively starting trouble.
"After all, like we said before, this so-called 'Official Match' is really just an incredibly brutal qualifier.
"Only those who make it into the final hundred thousand will be qualified to truly step into the Starry Sky Cup arena."
"And besides,"
A sharp glint flashed in Nissan's eyes. "This rule has another meaning for us.
"It's not that we're afraid to fight. It's about avoiding pointless exhaustion.
"Just think about it. What if we fight a grueling battle against a strong opponent and we're both seriously injured, only for a few people to pop out of nowhere and 'pick us off'? That would be absolutely sickening."
