Alex and Joseph were inside the room, lounging comfortably while snacking on some treats. As they enjoyed their downtime, members of the event staff approached Alex, inquiring about the elderly gentleman accompanying him.
"Is this your father?" one staff member ventured to ask.
"No, he's not. You could say he's my friend and manager," Alex clarified.
"Alright," the staff member acknowledged, seemingly satisfied with the explanation. They refrained from further probing, considering it relatively common for a renowned player like Alex to have a manager.
Before long, other players began trickling into the room. Each newcomer cast a curious glance around the space before inevitably fixing their gaze upon Alex. Despite the scrutiny, only a handful of players approached him, offering greetings and introductions. Among them was one player who stood out in Alex's memory: HeartOfSteel, the renowned blacksmith responsible for crafting Alex's armor set.
