HPDBC Chapter 310: The Broadcast
Chapter 310: The Broadcast
Ty rose from his chair, his voice tinged with incredulity. "What is he doing out there?!" He paused, his mind racing. "I suppose this is what you meant by him making a move, but how did he manage to appear on TV?"
Goey, with a nonchalant shrug, was about to reply when the fairy emerged from his pocket, her curiosity piqued. "What are we shouting about?" Her gaze shifted to the TV, where she spotted the old man on the screen. "H-How did he get in that box?" she exclaimed, her voice a blend of wonder and confusion.
Goey, slightly bemused, questioned, "Is she serious?"
Ty nodded, understanding the fairy's bewilderment. "Yeah, don't blame her too much, though. She's just never really been exposed to this, I guess."
The fairy, undeterred by their conversation, approached the TV, her astonishment growing. "There are more people in the TV, Ty!" she cried out, her voice filled with shock.
"Don't worry about it, fairy," Ty reassured her, his tone soothing. "Think of it like a communication portal. They aren't actually inside."
He then gently coaxed, "Please come down here so we can listen to the broadcast, okay?"
With a slight huff, the fairy zipped down, landing snugly back in his chest pocket. "Sure, I guess that makes a bit of sense, because they are also very small now," she conceded, trying to make sense of the situation.
As Ty's attention returned to the TV, the room settled into an anticipatory silence, all eyes fixed on the unfolding scene.
"This year, we're setting a new precedent by hosting the largest number of contestants in the history of the event, with a total of (100) members participating! That's right, and that also means there will be (100) mentors, each with a chance to win the ultimate prize as well," the King announced, his voice carrying a mix of excitement and solemnity.
He then transitioned to the next point of interest with a nod towards recent updates. "This brings me to the first Arena, which, to my understanding, was recently changed. Is that correct, General Omina?"
The camera briefly panned to General Omina, who, clad in her striking red dress, offered a bright smile. She handed a second letter to Javlin, who then passed it on to the King.
The King meticulously opened the letter, his eyes scanning the contents. For a moment, his expression tightened into what could almost be described as a scold, but he quickly recaptured his initial warmth and redirected his attention back to the camera.
"The First Arena of Life will be a 50 on 50 Battle Royale!" he declared.
"To all the mentors and contestants tuning in, your confusion is understandable. This is a concept that was originally brought to General Omina's attention through a slip of paper. It suggested a new form of combat, details of which will be shared in a later announcement," the King elucidated, aiming to clear any bewilderment among the viewers.
He delved deeper into the contents of the letter, his focus unwavering as he prepared to reveal more about the unprecedented format of the upcoming battle. "The Battle Royale will unfold in the following manner and is set to take place on the third continent, specifically in the southern districts of the Heian Kingdom.
Residents of this area will be given one week to vacate and relocate until the conclusion of this first round."
"The mechanics of this 50 on 50 Battle Royale are straightforward. Fifty of the contestants will be pitted against the other fifty in a random draw. This will culminate in a 50 vs 50 free-for-all death match, the likes of which have not been seen before in our competitions.
"The sole condition for victory will be simple with a twist." He stated with a smirk as he read further.