The watchers came down to the stage as it broadcasted on the big screen for everyone to see. Merlin was the first to talk because, even though Thoth was the most senior of them, he was still the host of this year's tournament, and this was his school. He looked at each of the ten present while his gaze lingered on Regius a little longer than the others. "This tournament has been rather unorthodox, but at this moment our goal is that we bring it to a suitable conclusion. The ten of you are the best and brightest of this generation and no matter what position you come in from here on out, the ten of you have earned your right to access the core world."