On the projection screen in Rayen's room, a red notification appeared for everyone inside. Its large frame and glaring red background seemed to mock the six people present.
[Since Participant Rayen failed to secure a spot within the remaining time, he has been automatically assigned to the Visual Unit based on the last bid amount entered.]
"What do we do now..." Yuzuka muttered.
Her words broke the trance-like silence, and the sponsors snapped back to reality one by one. Rayen stood awkwardly, a wry chuckle running through his mind.
'Well, what did I expect with my luck?'
"What can we do? It's up to our protégé now," Harjun said, crossing his arms and leaning back against his chair.
The sponsors turned to Rayen, each with a different expression. Yuzuka and Sophie looked apologetic, Miles had lost his earlier enthusiasm, Grandma Sponsor wore a sad smile. Only Harjun maintained his cool demeanor.