Chapter 316

**Chapter 316**

“You are confident. That could get you killed,” he told me.

“Then the other player will be eliminated,” I replied, shrugging my shoulders as I turned back to the game.

“This week, yes,” Levi said, crossing his arms over his chest. “But next week will be death matches, and that confidence of ours won’t save you.”

“Don’t worry about that next week,” I replied casually without looking at him.

He looked at me for a moment, then suddenly burst out laughing, which startled me again. I turned to see him running his fingers through his hair.

“Well, you’ve certainly impressed me already, Miss,” he said with a smile.

“Montague,” he said, before turning to walk away. “I just hope you live to see the end.”

With those words, he left me standing there.

I turned back to the knives, my mind already made up.

I picked up the knives and made my way back to the others, who were waiting patiently. As I stood with them, I took my time to secure the knives in my gear. I slipped one knife into each of my combat boots and tucked another one in the back of my outfit.

I had a few small items tucked away in the pockets of my legs and in the front pockets of my leggings. The handles were black and blended in nicely with my outfit. In that moment, I felt happy that I chose leggings with pockets.

Tabby noticed me as I stood there.

She walked into the arena with the others. As she glanced back at the group, I saw them carrying their weapons and practicing. Then her gaze turned to me. She noticed the knives tucked into my boots and pockets, and her eyes widened in surprise.

“You got here early,” she said.

She asked me when I approached her. I nodded in response.

“Apparently, I was chosen as one of the top five,” I told her. “We got to choose our weapons first. There’s a limited supply of each weapon, so you better get there fast.”

“Congrats,” she said, a small frown on her lips. Her tone felt a bit dismissive, and I could see that her mind was elsewhere. I couldn’t tell if she was really happy for me or just putting on a front. “Well, good luck,” she added.

“Out there,” she said as she walked over to the others who were lining up to choose their weapons next.

“Judy!” I turned to see Sammy approaching me with a bright smile. “Good luck today. I came to support you.”

I was surprised to see her there. I thought she would be with her boyfriend, cheering him on, not supporting the competition.

“What about your boyfriend?” I asked. “Shouldn’t you be on his team?”

She shrugged and said, “He’s in Group A, so he already went yesterday.”

I asked, “How did he do?” I didn’t want to sound like I was trying to get more information, even though I was.

It didn’t hurt to check on where everyone else was.

He had served his time. He needed to see a doctor for a minor injury, but the doctor cleared him to play in the next round, she told me. “He left me all alone today,” she said. “Something feels off.”

I love working out with friends, so I thought I’d come here and give you some support.

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**Chapter 316**

I nodded thoughtfully.

“Well, I could really use all the support I can get. I’ve never actually used these…”

“I’ve used daggers before,” I said, patting my pockets where the knives were hidden. “So I’m sure they aren’t much different. They’re just smaller, thinner, and much lighter than what I’m used to.”

She frowned, looking unsure.

“You should have picked a weapon you know how to use well. It would have raised your chances,” she said to me. “You could get hurt if you’re not careful.”

“What better way to impress the judges?” I replied.

“I’m feeling confident. I might even impress myself,” she said with a smirk.

She chuckled softly. “Well, good luck! Maybe we can hang out later?”

“I was thinking about having a girl’s night or something,” she continued. “Friends don’t come around too often.”

“Nan and you seem like really fun girls,” she said, smiling.

“That would be great! If you see Nan, can you ask her to come talk to me after the match?”

“Sure,” she replied, and then she turned away.

I walked towards the center of the arena to get ready for the battle and find my spot. As I looked around the stadium, my eyes landed on Gavin. He was sitting with the other Lyca Chairmen. I noticed Lycan Mica was chatting with him.

He didn’t seem to be paying attention.

His eyes were on me.

I held his gaze for a long time, feeling like time stood still. My heart pounded in my chest, and I could feel heat rising in my cheeks.

I finally managed to look away from Alpha Levi, who was staring at me.

“Welcome to the second part of the competition,” the announcer said over the loudspeaker, cutting through the chatter in the crowd.

“This time, you’ll be using weapons. Remember, killing is not allowed. If anyone does kill, they will be eliminated. This is not a death match. Instead, you will be judged on how well you can use the weapons and your ability to aim properly.”

“Medics are nearby. If you are too injured to continue, you will be taken to the infirmary and dropped from the competition. Good luck.”

The loudspeaker crackled, causing me to flinch. After a long pause, the announcer spoke again.

“3… 2… 1… Begin!”

The countdown filled the air, signaling the start of the game. Excitement buzzed around as everyone prepared for the challenge ahead.