At present, the Star Spirit Network isn't developed yet; messages are relayed entirely through written words.
Otherwise, this scene at the Mage League would have spread across the whole Starfall Continent by now.
Whether it's individual matches or team matches, in all the games happening simultaneously, only a handful of arenas have people inside—most are totally empty.
Those waiting for their opponent are the lucky ones; some venues have only the referee present, both sides absent.
This ridiculous situation has left referees, judges, spectators, and even the commentators from the newspaper baffled.
On this, Rose commented: "Still too much of an amateur hour."
Hilia and the others were currently standing on stage, exchanging wide-eyed stares with the referee, awaiting the other team's arrival.
The time for forfeiting by lateness passed quickly, but none of the referees made a decision.
One team not showing up and getting disqualified—that's fine.
