Adrian chuckled. "I never thought the Universe Alliance would use such a clever tactic. Truly brilliant!"

Over time, Adrian began to understand the Universe Alliance's intentions better, but he was surprised by how far they were willing to go to achieve their goals. He couldn’t help but admire their methods, considering them masterful.

As tension in the crowd grew, the two opposing factions challenged each other to a duel. Unable to reach a resolution, they agreed to a life-and-death battle three days later. Both sides would fight to the death, with no complaints allowed from the loser.

To Adrian, their actions seemed incredibly foolish. The Universe Alliance had yet to make any statement, so even if these factions fought, there was no guarantee their struggle would be recognized. Some people, including Adrian and Tyron, realized this and chose to remain on the sidelines, creating a standoff among themselves.

The three days before the battle were torturous for many. Although they h