136 The Trials Begin! (II)

    ''----''

    ''In addition to the youths standing in the middle of the arenas

    multiple portals opened revealing groups of various different sizes. Much like Apollo''s group

    many of the participants were eliminated before even reaching this stage. As such

    the numbers were less than 60 percent of the initial value. As of now

    they sat approximately 1.8 million participants.''

    ''However

    this substantial number surprised the staff sitting high above the platforms. With such a large remainder of contestants

    they''d have to implement a rather large rapid elimination stage. After all

    there were only 30

    000 official spots to be handed out. So

    only around 2 percent could move along.''

    ''Meanwhile

    as the youths stood in the arena

    changes took place. Unlike before

    certain members located above made their move. Moving at a speed that rivaled teleportation

    they arrived before the other youths.''