Arlon entered the tournament site wearing the plain white mask Charon had gifted him.
The grounds were buzzing with activity, filled with thousands of players eager to compete.
As Arlon observed the crowd, he noted how relatively small the player base still was.
In the coming years, events like this would draw billions of participants, turning Trion into a global phenomenon.
But for now, the numbers were modest—though the explosive growth of the player base was inevitable.
Arlon understood the importance of laying the groundwork for his plans.
He needed to establish his presence and influence now, ensuring he could leverage as many players as possible in the future.
As these thoughts passed through his mind, he realized something: he hadn't checked the leaderboard in a while.
Reaching level 100 so quickly had undoubtedly caused a stir, disrupting the balance and expectations among players.
