The massive screen in the arena lit up, displaying the updated rankings after the first battle:
Golden Cosmos: 2 points
Infinite Twilight: 0 points
Blazing Horizons: 0 points
Azure Blades: 0 points
The crowd erupted into cheers and speculation as the rankings solidified, setting the tone for the battles ahead.
In the Golden Cosmos locker room, the team gathered to celebrate their first victory.
Zara leaned against the wall, her arms crossed as she studied the rankings on the screen.
"This format really changes the game," she mused, her voice tinged with curiosity. "It's interesting. Everyone has a chance with the right strategy... or rather luck."
She paused, her eyes narrowing slightly. Then she flinched as a thought struck her.
"Wait… If we've already used Mercury for the 2v2, that means Eratz might be chosen for the 1v1... And we won't have our carry for the 4v4 battle!"
Ryder coughed.
