[Player: NOX (Rank 1 Solo) — Status: OUT OF RANGE / PENDING]"Wait! Look at the Solo board!" shouted a spectator in the VIP stands as he pointed upward."Even after the first round ended, the Shadow Master still hasn't appeared?!" one of the media journalists whispered in astonishment while recording the monitor display."This is insane. Was he actually disqualified?!" another journalist chimed in frantically. "If the world's number one gets eliminated without even fighting, tomorrow's headlines are going to explode!"Valkaros glanced at the red display before scoffing dismissively. "A loner will always be a loner," he muttered quietly. "This stage is too big for someone who prefers hiding in the shadows."Lumine remained motionless amid the crowd of her troops. "What is really happening to you over there, Nox?"Meanwhile, in the heart of the floating city of Aethelgard."Master Nox, the Round 2 lock-in period on the lower continent will begin in three minutes," Erebus whispered as h