Everyone was stunned when they heard Eryndor's question.
"What could it be if not an item?"
Edward questioned. He really couldn't think of anything which would provide protection against elimination which was the mechanism of the tournament itself.
Instead of answering him, Eryndor playfully spoke, giving them a hint.
"We are in a tournament right now."
As expected, that hint was enough for Paulina to grasp the answer. She was the one who replied, albeit in a questioning tone.
"Is it a hidden rule?"
As soon as she spoke, everyone's expression turned to that of a realization.
Edyndor nodded, and a glance at the leader's panicked face confirmed his suspicion.
"Yes, it could be a hidden rule as well, "
He then pointed at the leader and said.
"But how would this team know that encountering us will enable them to have protection from being eliminated?
