The participants moved forward and drew the slots. The numbered slots appeared one after another. When four slots were remaining, Jake decided to step forward first. He put his hand inside and then grabbed the stick out to find a deep red mark and no number at the end.
"What the fuck is this?" Jake screamed out loud.
"That indicates that you are the one who gets a free chit to the next round." The Strategist said.
"All that build-up and this is what you give me," Jake said with a tone of disappointment.
"You were the one who picked the stick." The Strategist said with an annoyed face. " next."
The match-up board was soon drawn.
"As you can see, fourteen people will be fighting against each other to gain a spot within the top eight. The process will continue until there is only one remaining winner.
"I wish you the best of luck and hope you will show us what justifies you succeeding in the 'Will of Demons'.