Lind returned to the tournament to find things had ground to a halt as the various powers demanded answers.
The Shadow Falls Coven and Shimmer Glade Empire had some as both their Heaven Realm contenders revealed that he had acted on their behalf. They had also bowed low when he appeared.
Two Immortal ascension tribulations at once in such close proximity was a death sentence without question.
He explained about the unexpected side effect of his attempts to allow breakthroughs during the tournament. Many Immortals were thrilled but then frowned as their progress was no different than outside the Throne of Defiance.
He clarified that it was the contestants that had the chance, not the crowd. The simple logistics made it clear of the disaster that could follow if that was allowed.
