Seeing the result, the Wizard under the mask frowned slightly.
If they send out their participants first, it won’t be very advantageous for them, as the opponent can choose who to send out in response.
However, this thought only lingered for a second or two before disappearing. Although this is unfavorable to them, the restricted combat area is greatly beneficial for them, and it’s likely that the Honorable Judge did this to balance things out.
Thinking of this, the Wizard didn’t dwell on these small matters and started pondering who should go up?
Should I go, or let the Witch go first?
On the opposite side, he only knew Dox, and Dox certainly wasn’t the person he was looking for. Moreover, Dox’s reputation is well-known, and his bloodline is already exposed. The Wizard’s gemstone Earth Dragon bloodline naturally counters Dox, so if he goes against Dox, it should be fine.
But, if he goes up, will Dox go up?
He probably will... After all, Dox is a Pureblood Wizard supporting the McField Declaration, and he himself is a Blood Origin Wizard. Given his character, he might be the first to jump out.
If he can defeat Dox first, the other Wizards afterward would be easier to handle. The only variable is the nose on that stone slab on the other side, will he be a participant? Will he go up?
While the Wizard was thinking, a light barrier suddenly enveloped them from above.
At the same time, the voice of the black-robed Honorable Judge reached their ears: "You have up to three minutes to discuss. By the way, within this light barrier, external energy is completely isolated. You can discuss freely, but it’s best not to communicate verbally."
External energy being isolated means their communication within the Mind Ribbon will not be detected by others.
The Wizard looked up and thanked the Honorable Judge, then turned to look at the Witch, as his voice already echoed in the Mind Ribbon: "I’ll go up first."
The Witch floated in mid-air, not answering, but instead looked at the Wizard with a disdainful gaze, seemingly waiting for him to give a reason.
The Wizard pondered for a moment and laid out his analysis.
After listening, the Witch scoffed: "Your analysis is correct, but you’ve only seen one side. You know Dox’s intel, why can’t he know yours?"
The Wizard: "My identity shouldn’t have been exposed."
The Witch’s half-exposed face showed a hint of contemptuous smile: "Indeed, the past you and the present you, even if the strength is similar, there is a great difference in essence."
The Wizard remained silent.
"Haven’t you realized yet?"
The Wizard: "Realized what?"
The Witch: "Do you remember the situation outside when we stepped out of that suspended stair door?"
The Wizard recalled that when they stepped out of the suspended stair door, there was actually no one outside. They were puzzled at the time because the Mirror Bearer had said they were there, so how come they couldn’t find them.
Then, the black-robed Honorable Judge appeared and presented them with a little test.
When recalling to this point, the Wizard vaguely understood the Witch’s point.
If the opponent wasn’t aware of their arrival, why would they conceal themselves in advance? Why would the black-robed Honorable Judge present a test?
Moreover, with the black-robed Honorable Judge’s strong capabilities, and the Mirror Bearer even willing to let him be the judge, why not let him deal with the target directly? The answer was becoming apparent.
Seeing the flash of realization in the Wizard’s eyes, the Witch then added: "Now you understand? This judge may not be on the same side as the Mirror Bearer. When we came out of the suspended stair door, it took him a while to show up, so maybe he was already in the same place with that group."
"Do you remember what he said when you introduced yourself? He knew who you were."
"Since he knows your identity, and he may not be on the same side as the Mirror Bearer, and might even have some connection with the other group, why would you think Dox doesn’t know you have the gemstone Earth Dragon bloodline? Maybe he’s already shared your information."
The Witch said lightly: "Not just you, perhaps all our information has been shared."
The Wizard had nothing to say this time; the Witch’s words were not unreasonable. Although it’s speculation, the Witch’s intuition has always been sharp, and the doubts she raised are indeed unanswerable.
Survival in the Wizards’ Realm, being too cautious isn’t a mistake, being too optimistic is the sin.
Conceiving the worst-case scenario, if Dox really knows he’s the gemstone Earth Dragon bloodline, Dox definitely won’t go out. Then, his assumptions don’t hold.
"If it’s not me, then it’s you. Do you want to go first?" The Wizard said deeply.
The Witch: "Once you activate your bloodline, your information will essentially be exposed. But I’m different, the parts on my body yesterday are not the same as those today. Even the black-robed Honorable Judge can’t predict what organ I’ve modified today."
"Regarding me, if they respond according to past information... Heh, empirical thinking can be fatal."
With that said, the Witch didn’t state it directly, but the implication was clear.
The Wizard thought for a moment, and finally nodded: "You can go first. However, you need to be wary of that strange nose on the other side. It might be..."
The Witch waved her hand: "I understand, no need to say it. But compared to the nose on the stone slab, I’m more concerned about the Wizard proficient in Illusion Techniques. I have a feeling he isn’t a nobody."
After speaking these words in the Mind Ribbon, the Witch removed the bandage tied to the Wizard’s wrist and slowly floated forward, crossing the light barrier, reaching near the center of the arena.
The Wise Sovereign watched the Witch cross the light barrier and understood that she would be the first Wizard from the Wizard’s side to appear.
This wasn’t too surprising; the Witch’s information was the least known, and as a modified Wizard, her rate of bloodline, limb, and organ replacement couldn’t be precisely judged.
Therefore, everything about the Witch, including tactics, skills, capabilities, talents, and bloodline, was unknown.
No one knew which of the Witch’s capabilities might counter them. Thus, her appearance put more pressure on Angel’s side than the Wizard’s appearance would.
However, Angel’s side had already devised a strategy, with Angel facing the Wizard, and the Witch’s appearance meant Dox would naturally deal with her.
With the Witch’s entry, a symbolic light barrier appeared on Angel’s side for their discussion.
But there was no need for an exchange, and Dox directly stepped onto the field.
Watching Dox’s back, Vay opened his mouth and finally squeezed out, "Don’t be like back then, getting played around by a Witch."
Dox had thought he was walking away coolly, but nearly tripped at Vay’s words.