'Mentality' Of those at the 'Peak'. (Skippable)

Time passed and introductions ended after all the teams appeared on the ground while holding their respective banners.

From the start of the opening ceremony to the end of the introductions, two hours went by in a flash.

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VVIP Area.

"Which team do you think has the best chance to make it to the next stage?" (Ryul)

Ashtel smirked at Ryul's words and replied:

"Hmph, do you even need to ask?" (Ashtel)

Ashtel's eyes directly fell on his son who was holding the banner and a look of pride appeared on his face.

"Of course, Team Astra has the best chance…" (Ashtel)

"Cough, I mean beside them, I wasn't including them…" (Ryul)

"You should have properly explained then… hmm, besides them… I would have said that the elven team might have the best chance earlier… but now that I have seen all these candidates… it's different…" (Ashtel)