Early in the morning, Zane, Shelby, and Erlin stepped out of the Sunflower Hotel.
They were heading straight toward the Fresher Meet Village — and they weren't alone. Today marked the first day of the Fresher Ranking Tournament, and the entire city seemed to be converging on the same destination.
The hotel had offered them a shuttle to the venue, but Shelby had declined. Now, they walked briskly toward the village gate.
Zane glanced around and quickly realized that Shelby's decision had been the right one. The traffic was outrageous — both on land and in the sky. Aircars hovered above in a congested mess, and the roads were swarmed with people.
Though this road was usually busy, today redefined the word "busy" in Zane's mind.
Students, spectators, and staff poured in from every direction. Some clutched admission tickets while others rushed just to catch a glimpse of the opening ceremony. The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation and excitement.
