The population was entirely divided into low ranking peasantry and the nobility. With the addition of how statuses could never change, forcing one's background to determine their future no matter the wealth.
The nobility began hosting crude and violent games for the sake of entertainment, it was known as 'The Trials' but the peasantry called it HYPERDEATH, due to its gruesome nature.
Erick Holt found himself in desperate need of money, for both himself and his siblings. The small shack with labor taxes caused sickness within the family. And Erick needed a solution. He couldn't bear to see his family suffer from illnesses and monetary burden anymore. He signed up for the Trials.
He arrived to the Capital, where all the nobility resided and found the entrance booths nearby, however the lines were extremely long, causing Erick to wait for hours before being able to get his official ticket for participation.
Erick signed the contract with his blood, where hundreds of others had already signed.
Let the Trials commence.