The Royale Begins! (1)

A broad grin stretched on the bottom half of Guissepo's face as he rose, surrounded by the particularly unusual, yet jovial uproar that was gushing from all sides, fiercely flung by the tens of millions of witnesses in their seats.

An imperceptible rhythm coiled between the filled seats, making men and women alike bizarrely rowdy, the level of zeal they carried towards the main event being several tiers greater than even how they had responded to the Premium Age Royale when it first started.

There was barely any negativity or doubt to go around, except perhaps with those seated at the very top.

Good.

"Welcome, ladiiiiiies and gentemeeeeen!" The Game Master's voice bellowed like a storm in the ear (harmlessly of course), amplified by Venue's many settings. "The main event has arrived! The defining moment that validates this extravagant game is here! Are your hearts ready?! Are your minds ready?!"