The giant screen was packed with everyone's names.
Eichi's gaze flashed across the screen like lightning, and he quickly found his own name.
Zone B: Eichi
He had been assigned to Zone B. At the same time, he looked over the names of his opponents.
Hmm, he didn't recognize any of them. He had no idea how strong they were, nor did he know whether a dark horse might suddenly emerge and stun everyone.
If he got careless and was defeated by a dark horse, capsizing in the gutter, he would be finished.
Eichi followed the signs toward the Zone B Battle Arena.
The corridor was filled with contestants and spectators headed for other zones. Now and then, he could hear them talking. After walking for about a minute, he spotted a sign ahead: Contestant Waiting Room.
A security guard stood at the entrance. Eichi handed over his ID card and was allowed through after it was verified.
The first thing he saw upon entering was a small hall, with several rows of sofas arranged neatly in place.
Each row was four meters apart and came with tables. There were also water dispensers, vending machines, snacks, and more around the room.
The arrangements were exceptionally thoughtful. Eichi had arrived neither early nor late, and there were already more than a dozen, perhaps twenty people inside.
Some sat together in groups of two or three, presumably because they knew one another. Only a few sat alone in the corners.
Eichi was one of them. Although everyone here was a senior student, he didn't know a single one of them. Besides, with his personality, there was no way he would take the initiative to go over and greet them.
He found a corner and sat down. Directly across from the sofa was