Chapter 99 Tournament: 1ST Phase
On the stage, Frankie Grenora stood still, his gaze sweeping across the crowd. The moment his willful eyes met the freshers’, all their chatter stopped.
Unlike the previous speaker, Frankie was no-nonsense.
The atmosphere instantly turned solemn.
He began his announcement:
"Listen up, Freshers!" he called out, his voice sharp and commanding. "After long internal discussions, debates, and thorough assessments by the Student Board Ranking Committee and our teachers, we’ve come to a conclusion. This year, there will be certain changes to the tournament."
A wave of displeasure spread through the crowd—grumbles and murmurs broke out among students, even among some seniors and a few teachers. Clearly, not everyone welcomed change.
"Whether you like it or not, we don’t care," Frankie said bluntly. "The decision has already been made."
Especially those from noble families and super-clans frowned in disapproval—they had clearly been planning to exploit loopholes to gain better rankings.
Frankie only smiled as he observed their expressions.
"Good. Now listen carefully," he said, pausing for effect. "I’ll state all the new rules and required information for the first phase of the tournament. I won’t repeat myself. I don’t have the time."
The crowd settled into silence again.
"Fair enough. Rankings will no longer be based solely on strength. Other factors will also be considered—your wit, adaptability, survivability, endurance, and attitude."