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    Eventually, as time passed and new blood took over—Elliana rising as Lexi of the Star Society, Jason stepping into Sombra’s shoes at Moonveil—the fierce tradition of regr challenges cooled, reced by an uneasy truce.


    But that fragile peace shattered the moment Jason spoke out. Provoked by his arrogance, Elliana decided it was time to force him into a formal showdown on Crossvista Mountain. She was determined to put him in his ce and see just how far his skills had developed.


    As Elliana made her way to Crossvista Mountain, Matthew moved swiftly on her orders, confronting Moonveil’s representatives who hade to demand an exnation.


    The previous night’s altercation at the bar had already tilted the scales. Star Society’s junior students had walked away with only minor scratches, while Moonveil’s recruits limped home, nursing bruises and battered egos.


    Fuming, the Moonveil instructor—a man notorious for his short temper—stormed toward Crossvista Mountain, dragging an outraged group of students behind him. He didn’t even bother to seek approval from his superiors. This had be a matter of personal pride, and he wanted payback.


    Normally, if the opposing side sent only a mid-tier instructor, the Star Society would respond in kind, matching rank for rank. But today, under Elliana’s direct orders, Matthew took charge.


    As Matthew stepped onto Crossvista Mountain, he found the Moonveil instructor ranting at the gates, demanding the Star Society surrender the students involved inst night’s brawl so Moonveil could take their revenge.


    Matthew didn’t waste time with pleasantries. He shut down the instructor’s demands with a steely re and a forceful kick. “I’m Matthew Santos, second-inmand of the Star Society,” he dered, his voice echoing through the courtyard. “If Moonveil wants answers, then tell Sombra toe himself!”


    The instructor, no match for Matthew, left pale and breathless. Without hesitation, he rushed back to report the confrontation to his superiors. Within the martial artsmunity, Matthew’s power was well known—he spoke for Lexi, and when he drew a line, it mattered. His challenge was quickly ryed to Jason.


    On his way to Moonveil’s base, Jason was blindsided by the report. He hadn’t expected the Star Society to go this far—to send Matthew himself and so boldly challenge him. He narrowed his eyes. Was this just posturing, or was the Star Society looking to use this sh as an excuse to swallow Moonveil whole?


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    Either way, Jason knew he couldn’t afford to make a misstep. Bracing himself, he rallied his top students and headed straight for Crossvista Mountain, ready for whatever came next.


    When Jason finally pulled up to Crossvista Mountain, Elliana was nowhere in sight—only Matthew and his squad stood guard at the base’s imposing entrance.


    Momentster, the thunder of engines echoed up the winding road as a convoy of sleek ck vehicles surged into view. Tires crunched on gravel as a dozen cars rolled to a halt before the gate.


    Uniformed guards immediately spilled out, moving in perfect formation to nk both sides of the driveway. Tension crackled in the crisp air. Atst, a man in ck strode over to the central luxury car and, with stiff ceremony, opened the passenger door.


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