"I don't think we've met properly before so let me introduce myself first. Hi, I'm Handel Gretkart." The young NPC before Sato stretched out a hand.
Unlike the players in the top 5, the NPCs hadn't hidden their identities so it was easy for them to be recognized, so long as one had basic information about them. Even if one didn't, simply by watching the performances and bearings of the two NPCs it wouldn't be any issue recognizing the descendant of a Master blacksmith. There was also the fact that the nearby NPCs in the stands often pointed at them while cheering out their names, so identifying the top characters among the contestants was anything but difficult.
"Nice to meet you." Sato clasped his hands without any intention of revealing his identity.
Similar to the players, the NPCs couldn't see through the black cloak so unless a player took the initiative to reveal their identity, even NPC forces would be left in the cloud about their identity.