บท 99: Know your place [2]

Loud cheers, air that was practically vibrating with excitement and nervousness at what was about to come.

Among these emotions, I strode to the ground.

The metal gate opened up and all the participants entered.

I could feel the sand on the ground jump with excitement. Seated in the stadium were thousands of spectators.

More participants were entering from the five other gates on the wall, bringing the total number to a little over 300.

As everyone entered the stage, the gates were tightly closed shut.

This further hammered the fact that now only 16 people will leave this ground alive.

-WELCOME TO THE 3RD GLADIATOR CHAMPIONSHIP. WE WISH YOU A BLOOD-FILLED FIGHT-

Dumumumu- Dumumumu-

The weird words of the commentator were followed by dramatic drumming, signaling the start of the first round.

However, the participants kept their distance closely, eyeing their respective surroundings.

It was natural.