Deals to claim the top 10 (2)

Iskra saw that Igor is furious and she took a step back reflexively. So far, Igor never talked back and she didn't expect this. "Igor, it's not like that."

"And how is it? Do you really care if it's me or Dusan or Lazar or anyone else from your base? As long as one of us gets into top ten, your status will be elevated." Igor turned to Dusan and Lazar (aka his teammates). "You are OK with this? Now it's me and the next time, it will be one of you. You know that Iskra made deals with Branko, Davor, Olivera, and Zorka? And she probably made deals with a few others as well. They each want a spot in top ten and Alex is a problem because he is climbing the ranks as an outsider."

"Those are some big words, Igor.", Iskra squeezed through her teeth. How dares he oppose her in front of all these people? "Are you sure you can handle the consequences?"

Igor straightened his back and towered above Iskra. "And what can you do?"