Everyone Is Crazy!
On the end of a cliff, a group of four youths was standing. Three of them were looking at the final youth. His eyes were glowing red and twisting like a whirlpool as he gazed far away.
"Edolas, have you discovered anything about that explosion?" A youth named Oboro asked.
Like most of the contestants, he has just passed without receiving a single bead. This naturally put him under great stress.
When the announcement about this wasteland came, and he guessed on its role, he regained hope. He felt there was still a chance so he recruited three of his friends who hasn't fared any better than him.
All of them decided to target Zed and Sophia instead of going after Alistair, Leonardo, Solomon, and other top geniuses. They lacked confidence to face the top geniuses and Chosen as they were well aware of their background and powers.