Participants

"So this is the Stellar City," said a young man after getting off the bus.

A middle-aged man came to them while saying, "Come out now. Because this is a new city for you guys, we'll try to get you used to it. This Stellar City is stronger than our city, so there are a lot of things you need to learn."

"Yes." The young man nodded as more and more people came out of the bus.

And one of them was actually Ivan. 

Yes, they were the participants in the competition that would be held in a few days. 

"Mayor Revan." The middle-aged man moved to the car on the back. "Where are these so-called geniuses you claim to be able to make their name in this competition? I've heard that you've sponsored them without putting their name on our city's starting roster."

"Well, I'll be visiting them pretty soon. But it's better not to say anything about it for our participants, lest they become unpredictable."