Two days had passed since the start of the tournament.
The first phase's ranking battles had grown increasingly intense. Corrupted beasts were being slaughtered all over Mars in what was becoming an unprecedented spectacle. Back on Earth, observers were completely engrossed, thoroughly entertained by the sheer scale and ferocity of the fights. For three straight days, the tournament had delivered non-stop action.
Many freshers had already made names for themselves, impressing not only the viewers but also the senior students, teachers, deans, and even the Director of the Academy.
Director Aaron looked around at the bustling control room, noting the excitement and joy etched on everyone's faces. A sudden idea struck him. Rising to his feet, he called out,
"Gemini, since this tournament has reached a level of hype we've never seen before, I think it's time to spice things up."
