September seventh.
The square was already bustling when the sun had just risen. Although the weather was now chilly, the place was teeming with people, making it feel quite comfortable.
However, the chaos and noise were strictly confined to a few feet outside the tournament arenas. The vast open area in the center of the square was cordoned off by nearly a hundred officials wearing side arms, making it solemnly quiet.
The five large arenas lay silent in the morning air, stirring up people's expectation under the watchful eyes constantly cast at them.
In the next four days, only 128 people would be able to step onto them.
