In the stands, each contestant had their own thoughts, while in the hall, the voting was drawing to a close.
On the tally of votes, the black number six card, previously supported by Iapetus, had not been chosen. It seemed that the majority of the audience didn't favor this number, with the highest scoring being the twelve and seven cards.
The reason was quite simple. Due to the significant influence of their southern neighbors, and as the presence of Alchemy Constructs in Athens became more prominent, '7' became widely recognized as a symbol of 'mystery,' 'transformation,' and 'spirituality.' It was even considered a lucky symbol by many.
As for '12,' that was influenced by traditional Chaos culture. It represented 'perfection' among numbers, as there are twelve months in the year and twelve Principal Gods on Mount Olympus.
