A world filled with heroes with superpowers. A world attacked by calamity fiends. A modern world filled with wonders and dangers. Shi Xiaobai, a child from normal Earth, walked into such a world, proclaiming to be its king. But at the first signs of danger, he is forced to make a choice, one which he cannot refuse for time would repeat, making him face the choice again. He is not humble nor is he modest, but neither is he delusional. Yet, the Absolute Choice seems to make fun of him. Will the joke be on him or will he laugh at his opponents? There will be many watching his escapades, and there will be some joining him in his adventures. To see through the world and to grasp its truth, that is the destiny of the King.
The gray-robed elder sighed and said, "They are already considered lucky. Every odd-numbered year, the rookie delegation goes all the way to the battle exchange at [Zeus]'s home ground. There, they suffer the outpour of taunts and booing. At least for this year, the battle exchange is organized by [Gaia]."
Upon hearing this, Yama Minamiya said softly, "Isn't such luck...too depressing?"
The gray-robed elder fell silent for a moment before saying, "It is not impossible to transmute depression into strength. It's been decided then. All of you are to comfort your respective division's children. Let them be mentally prepared that they will likely suffer an abject defeat at tomorrow's battle exchange. However, failure is not terrifying, what is terrifying is remembering the humiliation and ignoring the other useful things."
The four Division Ministers fell silent and nodded.
"Then, the meeting has ended."
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