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    For example, the members of Thousand Isles Guild left the Martial Tournament after they had a run-in with Frank.


    Sanne Dali had since been grounded, while Ivo Werner was too embarrassed to stay in contention.


    That in turn led to Zamri losing the participation of a good number of martial elites.


    In fact, Frank could tell that there was a hint of dissatisfaction in Mr. Zoran''s question. It was true that the situation would not be that one-sided if members of Thousand Isles Guild were still participating, to the point that Mr. Zoran was getting paranoid.


    "Don''t worry," Frank assured Mr. Zoran, pping him on the shoulder. "In the end, Riverton and Zamri share four berths, right? I can promise you that my party will take three. How about that?"


    "For real?" Mr. Zoran eximed, but he could not hide his look of skepticism.


    After all, he had seen the brief melee between Scarface and Mr. Quaker''s nephew and could see that Scarface might not necessarily win.Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    "Don''t worry. I''m sure," Frank said confidently, and Mr. Zoran eventually left, still skeptical.


    Beside him, Scarface heard what Frank had promised Mr. Zoran and was himself concerned. "Brother Lawrence, I have to agree with Mr. Zoran. That boy is as formidable as he is quick-I might not necessarily win!"


    "Don''t worry. I will teach you a technique right now-you just need the basics of it to beat him," Frank said, appearing quite confident, while Scarface remained doubtful.


    The two hour break was soon over.


    Despite his misgivings and constant nce at Frank''s direction, Mr. Zoran eventually braced himself and went on stage with Mr. Quaker, the Riverton Martial Alliance branch manager.


    They were drawing lots to decide the cements of the elimination round. And to no surprise, Scarface was set to face Heartfar Quaker-Mr. Quaker''s nephew-in his very first match.


    "What..."


    Mr. Zoran was left scowling at the lottery result, whereas Mr. Quaker was chuckling nonchntly. "What''s wrong, Mr. Zoran? That''s a terrible look on your face!"


    "Hmph..."


    Mr. Zoran merely snorted and did not argue.


    Even as he nced at the towering figure of Heartfar, he wished for a miracle inwardly-that the Riverton martial artists would not im all four qualifier berths!


    However, things only got worse from there.


    After Heartfar got onto the floating


    tform in the middle of theke, he


    spoke as all the audience and other martial artists looked on. "I''m


    requesting a change in the rules."


    "A change in the rules?"


    "What?"


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    Everyone was perplexed and were left unsure as to what Heartfar was nning.


    On the other hand, Mr. Quaker was shing a sly smile he and his nephew had nned this beforehand, after all.


    "Since this is a joint qualifier for


    Riverton and Zamri, I, Heartfar Quaker shall represent Riverton in issuing a challenge against all Zamri participants. I will take them all on!"


    His words sent the crowd in an uproar.


    On the other hand, Scarface, Mona, Kat, and the other two Zamri participants who qualified in the free-for-all earlier were glowering.


    It was obvious that Heartfar was issuing a naked provocation against all Zamri participants.


    "The talent pool in Zamri has dried up, and the martial artists there are pathetic."


    Meanwhile, Heartfar was smirking


    as everyone watched. "I therefore believe none of the Zamri


    participants deserve any qualifying berths. Riverton will take them all instead!"