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The announcement had changed the atmosphere inside the Rock.
For the past month, the Heavenly Bronze Team had enjoyed a level of peace that they had almost forgotten was possible. They trained, ate, relaxed, expanded their base, and prepared for whatever might come next. Even after the World System finally revealed the true Imperial Ranking War, that confidence had initially remained.
But now, with only twenty-four hours left before the confrontation began, the reality of what was coming had finally settled in.
The Rock was quiet that night.
Not peaceful.
Quiet.
There was a difference.
People were speaking in lower voices than usual. Small groups gathered in corners, discussing the same thing over and over again. Some were trying to figure out how the other four teams would attack. Others were wondering whether they would cooperate or simply take advantage of one another once the battle began.
There were also those who weren't talking at all.
They were simply thinking.
