Author: M_W Cancer 

Proofreader: M_W Miss Fierce

At this moment, because of what Edgar Pierce had just done, the rest of the fourteen players, or thirteen since Enos is now seriously injured, would have to compete amongst each other as the six slots are already reserved for Edgar Pierce, Eme Clarity, Eben Nero, Emir, Dominic, and Faye.

However, unlike what the players from the alliance of the major independent Guilds are feeling right now, the players from both the weakest alliance and alliance of the major Noble Households are feeling excited. They can no longer wait for things to finally begin. 

The players from the alliance of the major Noble Households are confident that they could easily defeat their opponents as they don't believe that any of them has been trained in a much better way than how the Noble Households trained their people. After all, that is one of the main reasons why Noble Households are above in status compared to Guilds, and not the other way around. In addition to that, they clearly have the numerical advantage here with there being six players in their alliance while the other two alliances only have four players and three players, respectively. Even if the two alliances decide to work together, that still won't do much harm to them.

On the other hand, the three players from the weakest alliance, although not feeling as confident as the players from the alliance of the major Noble Households, are still feeling less worried compared to a while ago. The exact reason for that is because they are no longer feeling alone with there only four players in the alliance of the major independent Guilds right now. Even though there is still a one-player difference between the two alliances, what is that compared to before, where there were three-player differences, plus the presence of Emir, Dominic, and Faye? Obviously, that is nothing!

Sheathing his sword, Edgar Pierce then announced, "I don't care about how all of you will decide to settle things. The only thing that matters to us is there should only be four players that remain, understood?"

"Yes, your grace, Edgar Pierce!" The six players from the alliance of the major Noble Households replied. 

"We acknowledge!" The three-player nodded their heads. 

"We accept..." The four players from the alliance of the major independent Guilds could only choose to accept. No matter how much they resented Edgar Pierce and didn't want to accept his proposition, they don't have any other choice now but to agree as they don't have Emir, Dominic, and Faye to support them anymore. Otherwise, they might just have to suffer the same unfortunate Fate as Enos, who had one of his arms cut off by Edgar Pierce. 

As for Enos? Who even cares about a player who is already a cripple? And aside from that, he has also long already announced that he has given up, which means to say that he is now eliminated in the Survival Games. Any time soon, staff would come to fetch him and take him away from this place.

"You may all begin," Edgar Pierce commenced the battle of the alliance before jumping to the rear along with Eme Clarity, Eben Nero, Emir, Dominic, and Faye. He instructed them, "Make sure to guard everyone and prevent any of the remaining Vine-arm Chimpanzees that are currently wandering around the place from disrupting the fight. This is the least we can do after taking away their fair chance to qualify for the fifth game,"

Turning to look at Emir, Dominic, and Faye, Edgar Pierce added, "By the way, I suggest that the three of you forget about trying to scheme something against us. Don't think that we don't know what you planned on doing just because we didn't say anything. If worst really comes, then I don't mind bringing the three of you along with me to my grave, if you understand what I mean,"

With foreheads covered in sweat, Emir, Dominic, and Faye nodded in affirmation. The three of them might be able to confidently say that they can defeat Edgar Pierce in a one versus three fight. But if the latter is willing to do everything without any regard for his life, then that is a totally different story which they don't want to risk themselves for just to find out. 

Edgar Pierce, Eme Clarity, Eben Nero, Emir, Dominic, and Faye quickly formed a circular perimeter around the place where the thirteen players are going to fight. 

As soon as they saw that Edgar Pierce and the others retreating from the place, the thirteen players immediately started fighting. 

Whoooosh!

Cling! Clang! Clong! 

Bang! Booom!

Metal hitting against metal sounded throughout the entire place, along with sparks coming out in every clash. 

A strong gush of wind is created in every exchange, causing the place to be windswept. 

"You're courting death!"

"I'll bring you down!"

"How dare you!"

"Come at me, you coward!"

"Take my sword!"

Whoooosh!

Cling! Clang! Clong! 

Bang! Booom!

The fight continued with still no signs of any players backing down or having any disadvantage yet. Well, it is still too early for one to see any of that. 

As that was going on, Edgar Pierce and the others busied themselves dealing against groups of Vine-arm Chimpanzees that were attracted by the sound of the fighting. 

Fortunately, Edgar Pierce and the others are all strong enough to deal against Magical Beasts with merely No-Star level. Thus, the thirteen players inside the perimeter were able to continue their fight without any disruption from the Vine-arm Chimpanzees.

Meanwhile, on the top of the snowy mountain in the northwest area, Leo, Elmont, and Osborne are now preparing themselves for the end of the fight between the thirteen players. Needless to say, their presence would soon be revealed once there were only ten players remaining out of those twenty players. By that time, there is no need for them to hide any longer as it is time to reap the benefits of their scheme. 

"Prepare yourselves! We are going in soon," Leo informed Elmont and Osborne. 

"No need to tell us that. I am already prepared and ready," Elmont said before doing one last check on his equipment. 

"I've long been waiting for this moment to come," Osborne express his excitement.