After 30 minutes had passed and the contestants had recovered to nearly their full fighting potential, they took to the stage. The tension in the air was palpable as the remaining contestants gathered around the announcer for the drawing of lots, determining their fate in the semi-finals.
One by one, they approached the ornate box from before, reaching in and pulling out a simple tile, either red or blue.
As the first person approached, it was #16 the water fan warrior that stepped forward, her hand disappearing into the bowl. In an unbelievable amount of luck, a collective gasp echoed through the arena as she revealed the golden tile.
"Wow! Talk about luck!" Lassim remarked to Hallen as they watched from their seats.
Hallen nodded in agreement.
