The candidates followed Zelsh's example and all bowed. "Greetings, King Jeerda."
Smiling softly, Jeerda nodded and motioned for them all to stand up straight. "Thank you for coming to join our unique qualifier. You're the fourth region to arrive and I'm glad you have enough time to acclimate to our city. Had you arrived too late, you'd likely lose the ability to compete."
"I haven't explained everything to them just yet," remarked Zelsh. "I felt that explaining while we traversed the city would be best, so they could feel the difference for themselves."
"That's understandable. Either way, I'm glad to see more promising youths arrive to participate. And I'm very much looking forward to what you'll achieve during our qualifier."
Jeerda's gaze scanned over the many youths but lingered on Oli for a few extra moments. "... Hm, interesting. Zelsh, are you trying to pull some shenanigans again?"
