Time flew by until the last batch of contestants wrapped up their fights.
With a booming bell toll, the announcer's voice rang throughout the colosseum:
"Round One is in the books! Congratulations to the 273 contestants who made it through!"
"Those who advanced get four hours to catch their breath.
After four hours, Round Two kicks off!"
The colosseum rumbled again as the arena platforms slowly sank underground until they vanished completely.
The crowd buzzed with chatter:
"273 people! Look at all these kids who made the cut!"
"Hot damn!
After all these years of peace and quiet, this new generation's got way more talent than we ever had!"
"Ha! There were plenty of hotshots who took down those Corruption Wolves single-handed. Looks like Ember City's comeback is just getting started!"