Inconclusive

Everything in the representatives' experience told them that only evolved warriors could face other evolved warriors. Some weapons could help, but their maintenance cost was too high to make them a valid option.

However, Khan had proven time and time again how normal standards didn't apply to him. His power didn't abide by any rule, and the meeting seemed to confirm his claim. Miss Christen's presence didn't affect Khan's behavior at all. He actually sounded more confident than ever.

Time had now become the representatives' factions' greatest enemy. The tournament's success was bound to provide Khan with more allies and influence, and his power had also joined the equation. Better resources and stability could ramp up Khan's training, turning him into something no threat could affect.