Bab 1119: Chapter 1119 Chatting as we go Down

"So… what exactly is the plan going forward?" asked Kat. 

Nixilei shrugged, "Medium term, we're committed to this round of the tournament. Not only have we summoned you for it already, we spent the time to travel here, and just backing out a literal day before the round starts would be seen as horribly poor form. Short term, I'm not totally sure. We need to get on a boat tomorrow morning, presumably with Thyme on it, but until then plans are quite flexible. 

"The other three are too busy wallowing to allow them the chance to look around properly at the time, but you're free to do so once I show you where we're staying. The question of how hard we're going to try in this round… is one that will probably come up and also just as likely be dismissed. Nobody wants to intentionally lose the round, and with you on our side, victory is a real possibility. Not one we want to taint…