Concerning Developments

"So, what are you going to do?" Mikari asked as Noslin lay down on the grass next to him. 

A warm breeze washed over them from over the lake as Mikari struggled to hide his curiosity. It wouldn't be right for him to influence her decision, but he knew what he was hoping for her to choose. His gaze wandered to her slender figure as a slight frown appeared on her face.

"To be honest, I'm not sure." Noslin sighed as she stared into Mikari's eyes. "The sponsors and team's owners are really pushing for us to break up the alliance. I've heard several other teams are in the same boat."

"They're worried my brother is dominating this area of the game too much?" Mikari asked as he lay down beside her.

"That's part of it." Noslin nodded. "The other is that he's using the other Pantheons to make himself and Ragnarok look better. Have you seen the ratings for your team yet?"