The eighth team of group A presented a trio of plant-type beasts, a combination that on paper seemed ideal against the Big Stone Lurker.
Many thought that perhaps this team would set a new record.
The combined vines and roots managed to immobilize and gradually drain the vitality of the rocky monster.
But in the end... Even with this elemental advantage, they needed a full four minutes to obtain victory.
"It's surprising," commented Taro as the auxiliaries prepared the arena for the next combat. "Even with three plant beasts, they couldn't get close to Klein and Luna's time."
"The difference between advantage and execution," Ren responded. "Having the right elemental advantage isn't everything; they won't stand out if they don't know how to maximize it… Also, one water buffing the power of two woods is better output in my opinion."
