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***INTERLUDE***


"These are a set of rather unexpected turn of events, apprentice," the mighty IT said.

"Yes, my Lord, indeed they are."

"But the hunt must go on as scheduled."

"But...my Lord..."

"No buts. I don't want to hear anything. The Zone's rules will NOT be changed because of some contestants' unwarriorly conducts!"

"Okay, my Lord. As you wish."

"I leave you to do the arrangements. Whatever may be the outcome of the results of the Challenge, the Hunting Season MUST be followed according to Battle Royale II's Hunting rules...be mindful. This was the precise reason why I did NOT approve of the new rule for secret weapons in Battle Royale II. But you had to have the final say in that too."

"Sorry, my Lord. Have faith in me this time. I will see what I can do."

"Good. You better. Because if you don't..."


***END OF INTERLUDE***