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.''