Chapter-39

The Sprite God Tournaments League 4 matches entered their third day today. In the previous two days, Sin's absence was notable as there were no matches featuring him. Consequently, he decided not to attend the venue for those days.

Sin was not followed by anyone today due to the fact that he had been explicitly forbidden to do so, as doing so would attract unwarranted attention.

Sin approached the admin panel, eagerly anticipating the moment he would receive his participant's tag. As he reached the counter, he was assigned the number 404. With a mischievous grin, he couldn't help but exclaim, "404 Not Found!" This unexpected remark left those nearby bewildered, their brows furrowing in confusion. However, Sin calmly stated that it was unimportant.

As he arrived at the bustling waiting lobby, he found himself amidst a sea of participants numbering in the thousands. This gathering marked the commencement of League 4, a highly anticipated regional preliminary event. Spanning across eight different states, the objective of this stage was to determine the top performers who would then progress to League 3. In each state, a total of 500 participants would be granted the opportunity to advance to the next round. The selection process employed by these states varied, allowing them the freedom to employ any valid means necessary to determine the deserving candidates. As long as the methods employed were deemed fair and just, any approach was deemed acceptable.

Sin is aware, based on past experience, that they will be participating in a round-robin league consisting of 4 individuals. In this league, only 2 participants will have the opportunity to advance to the next stage.

As evident from the extensive duration of the preliminary rounds, it becomes apparent that there is a substantial demand for this tournament. The anticipation and excitement among the younger generation, who are below the age of 22, is palpable as they eagerly anticipate this monumental event that boasts a history spanning over a millennium.

As he gazed upon the enchanting panel board before him, he beheld a mesmerizing display showcasing the various members of his group. Among them were three individuals, each identified by their unique tag numbers: 1034, 4098, and 7088. These three tag number holders will battle him today.

This implies that he is the only one in his group who possesses 3-digit numbers. The reason behind this peculiar occurrence remains unknown to him, possibly indicating a mere coincidence.

The announcer summoned them to the designated area, and Sin promptly made his way over, finding himself in the company of three other individuals who were also taking part in the tournament. A notable commonality amongst the group was that all of them were boys. However, it was apparent that one of the boys stood out due to his relatively young age. In fact, he appeared to be around 12 years old or thereabouts, making him potentially one of the youngest participants in the entire competition.

There are several venues for today's preliminary. Each venue will hold a battle of four participants.

The participants gathered together as a referee stepped forward to explain the rules for the preliminary stage. It was made clear that surrendering, losing consciousness, or being forced out of the stage would result in being deemed a loser. On the other hand, the one who emerged victorious would be awarded 5 points, while the defeated party would receive 0 points.

Each match was set to last for a duration of 5 minutes. In the event that neither participant succeeded in defeating the other within the time limit, both would be granted 2 points. However, if the point tally revealed a tie among all four, three, or two contestants, they would then calculate the speed at which they were able to defeat their opponents.

In the event that all the matches result in a tie, a lottery will be conducted, and if fortune smiles upon them, two participants will be selected to advance to the next round.

In conclusion, if a participant is unable to compete in the next round due to an injury, their opponent for the upcoming matches will be awarded 5 points. However, it is important to note that their victory will be determined based on a time calculation of 0 seconds remaining. That means if all three people tie the injury guy's match time won't be counted because there was no match played in the first place.

In the event that all of the participants sustain injuries, a disqualification will be enforced, resulting in the selection of two alternative participants from different groups through a deliberation conducted by the Tournament referees.

Sin was content with the established rules and felt determined to successfully navigate this round without any blemishes on his record. In order to achieve this, he understood that he had to defeat every opponent he encountered as soon as possible, and he possessed a strong belief in his ability to emerge victorious against each and every one of them.

Afterward, the referee proceeds to disclose the identities of the competitors for the opening game. It is revealed that Sin, a skilled participant, is set to face off against an individual who possesses a more robust and plump physical stature.

As they stepped onto the stage and locked eyes, his opposition made a remark indicating his lack of recognition towards him, suggesting that he appeared feeble and unworthy of being present in this setting, insinuating that he was merely inviting himself to be subjected to criticism and ridicule.

The individual in question was engaging in a form of verbal aggression commonly referred to as 'sledging' in the realm of sports. Sin, who had encountered such behavior numerous times in the boxing arena, possessed a remarkable ability to remain composed and unruffled amidst such instances.

He smiled disdainfully as he looked at the boy in front of him, almost as if he was amused by the child's attempt to outsmart him with words. The boy, on the other hand, was completely caught off guard by the intensity of Sin's gaze. It was as if those eyes held the experience and wisdom of a true champion, someone who had conquered every obstacle that came their way. In contrast, the boy appeared to be nothing more than a novice, someone who couldn't handle the immense pressure that comes with being in the presence of the world's number one boss.