For the general public, the appearance of the Conglomerates was unexpected. Even those who were in high positions in the social circle of New Sparta only knew that five talented youths were sent by the Conglomerates for the entirety of the competition and onwards.
But this was a completely unexpected turn of events. The Conglomerates were supposed to be just mere spectators in the crowd, a fly on the wall, someone who only participated in the shallowest of senses for the purpose of awarding a Promotion.
This seemed more than that. By sending one of the actual arms of their companies, it was clear to everyone in the room that the Conglomerates were planning on competing.
For the general public, this was nothing less than a cause for celebration.
Case in point, the five Conglomerates immediately sent out some gifts for the spectators in the Colosseum.
Agents of the Conglomerates appeared alongside the stairs, giving out ribbon-tied boxes towards anyone who wanted them.
