***
Six days later.
[Notification!]
[The event will end precisely at 12:00 PM.]
[Current Core Crystal Rankings:]
[1. LionArk || 64 Core Crystals]
[2. Sword Legend || 55 Core Crystals]
[3. Avalon || 35 Core Crystals]
The notification panel did not appear only before Ethan. It appeared before the leaders of every remaining city.
It was 9:00 in the morning.
Three hours remained before the event would officially conclude.
Laura did not receive the notification panel. However, since she was standing close to Ethan, she was able to read the information reflected in his interface.
"Sword Legend is the leader of the Archipelago Alliance. Their Core Crystal count is almost rivaling ours," Laura said firmly.
"Are we going to be alright?"
Ethan turned toward her and offered a reassuring smile. He calmly explained that LionArk would be fine.
When noon arrived, the Core Crystal rankings would not change significantly. That meant LionArk would secure victory.
