The excitement in the place was electric as everyone waited eagerly for what was coming next, and we didn't have to wait long as—
Thud! Thud! Thud!
Multiple figures began appearing on the newly created mini-arenas one by one.
"Hmmm?" I couldn't help but raise a curious brow the moment I saw the faces. "Haa… of course that's how it is."
"Alright, everyone. The rules of the second phase are simple. The ten arenas you see here will always have one candidate standing on them. Everyone else shall be given two chances to challenge whoever stands on the arenas. You win even once, you progress, but lose two times and you're eliminated."
A quiet murmur began spreading through the crowd as they discussed the rules.
"If you fail to challenge someone within ten minutes of being idle, you're automatically disqualified. Cowardice will not be tolerated. If you decide to no longer challenge after losing once, you will be disqualified. Cowardice will not be tolerated."
