Seated together in the room, Jenny, Machi, Lily, Edon, and Oya gathered, their collective attention fixated on the enigmatic proposition Lily had brought forth. The air crackled with anticipation as Lily prepared to unveil her plan.

Lily's voice was measured and composed as she began to explain. "Two months from now, the Dragon's Trials will commence," she revealed, her gaze shifting from one face to another, assessing their reactions.

Jenny leaned forward, her eyes widening with curiosity. "What are the Dragon's Trials?" she inquired, her voice tinged with a mixture of excitement and uncertainty.

Machi, Edon, and Oya exchanged knowing glances, their expressions hinting at a deeper understanding. Machi took a breath and decided to enlighten Jenny. "It's a tournament where participants compete for a chance to make one wish," he explained, his voice carrying a weight of experience.

Jenny's eyes sparkled with newfound enthusiasm, the prospect of a wish hanging tantalizingly before her. But Machi's next words dampened her excitement.

"However," Machi continued, his tone somber, "there's a catch." He paused, allowing the weight of his words to sink in. "If you lose in the tournament, you get injected with the Zero serum."

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Jenny's excitement deflated, replaced by a ripple of unease. "What does the Zero serum do?" she asked, her voice betraying a mix of concern and curiosity.

Edon interjected, his voice tinged with caution. "The Zero serum suppresses your powers," he explained. "And in some cases, it can even lead to death."

Oya, growing bored of the conversation, wandered off to explore the room, his attention drawn elsewhere. The remaining group exchanged glances, absorbing the gravity of the situation. The stakes were higher than they had initially realized.

Jenny's mind whirled with questions, her thoughts racing to catch up with the unfolding revelations. She turned her gaze toward Machi, seeking answers. "How do you know about this?" she asked, her voice laced with a mixture of curiosity and unease.

Machi's expression softened, realizing he hadn't shared the source of his knowledge. "Lily briefed me," he admitted, a sense of understanding dawning upon him.

Jenny's brows furrowed, a faint flicker of flustered frustration dancing across her face, though she quickly masked it. She knew there were still pieces of the puzzle missing, but the urgency of the situation pushed her to focus on the task at hand.

Machi's eyes narrowed with a sudden realization. "Wait," he interjected, his voice carrying a sense of urgency. "We still haven't been told what kind of tournament it will be."

Lily's gaze held a mix of suspense and surprise as she revealed the final piece of the puzzle. "The final battle," she announced, her words hanging in the air, "will be a one-on-one duel."

A collective gasp escaped the group, the weight of the revelation settling heavily upon them. The gravity of the upcoming trials intensified, the path to their wishes fraught with challenges and unforeseen adversaries.