Around the stage hastily set up overnight, players who had come to join the fun and attend the offline gathering packed in so tightly that not even a drop of water could get through.
Some cheered on the lively fighting rings, some raced around the rather quaint old town as if they were sightseeing, and others were already seated at the banquet tables, cracking sunflower seeds, smoking, chatting, and making bets on who would win.
Today, more than a thousand players had brought their families along. With the town's residents joining in for a bit of fun, the place was as lively as a bustling market.
"Wow, there are so many people! It's so lively! I love it here."
Little Ashina, sitting in her wheelchair, was delighted.
She rarely got to see such a festive scene. Holding the cotton candy Orchid had bought for her, she kept looking toward the fighting ring. Meow Shark was in the middle of a seven-match streak, relying on his height and toughness to dominate.
Unfortunately, real-life fighting took stamina into account. Even Meow Shark, young and full of energy as he was, was panting a little after seven consecutive bouts.
Still, compared to his physical exhaustion, he was feeling immensely satisfied.
He was naturally the kind of lunatic who loved being in the spotlight. Getting cheered in the game was one thing, but being fawned over by a crowd in real life felt as refreshing as a cold drink on a scorching summer day.
More importantly, among the players and the locals who had come to watch, there were plenty of rich men and women. Old Master Niu had explicitly said he didn't want any gift money, so people had each chipped in a little. The prize money for each of the four rings