A thick fog of silence blanketed the field as both teams stood at the center of the final arena.
Hide and Seek—
Three rounds.
Each team would take turns hiding and seeking.
The team with the best two out of three rounds would be declared the overall winner.
The arena this time was massive—miles of enchanted forest conjured by illusion magic, complete with valleys, caves, tree canopies, rivers, and ruins.
Every inch pulsed with sensory confusion: false sounds, false lights, even false footprints. It wasn't just about hiding—it was about deceiving, enduring, and outlasting your pursuers.
The teams stood opposite one another, the faint shimmer of enchantment already crackling at their feet.
Gregor adjusted his shoulder pauldrons. "Never thought we'd end the showdown with a childhood game."
"Childhood game for you," Luka said, tying his quiver into place. "For me, it's just another day in the woods."
