Chapter 109 Betting Parks
Many changes were unfolding after the big announcement from the Director of the Academy.
Everyone, including the current top 100 rankers, understood the stakes. Venturing alone into the Titan Ruins was nothing short of suicidal. They were expected to face two-star and even three-star beasts—and everyone knew that entering such a place meant they would be risking their lives.
Still, to maintain their ranks and earn generous bounties, they had no choice.
Especially those ranked within or near the top 600—if they wished to climb higher, Titan Ruin was a mandatory battlefield. Survival demanded strategy, and so, temporary alliances began to form rapidly.
Things became more manageable for many super-families and noble lineages as they banded together and moved toward the Titan Ruins.
Back on Earth, the excitement was reaching its peak. Viewers were glued to their screens, eagerly following every update. The atmosphere was electric.
In some parks inside the Fresher Meet Village, betting was now officially legalized.
One such park, packed with people from wealthy and high-profile backgrounds, buzzed with feverish activity. The betting organization—run by a faction of third-year students—thrived in this chaos. They were visibly pleased by all the fiery eyes and fat wallets.
Within moments, the betting ratios for each group were broadcast on giant holoscreens.
A charismatic third-year senior named Bombay Rocky stepped forward with a confident smile. His voice echoed across the park as he announced,
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the betting charts are now live! Currently, there are over fifteen temporary student alliances on Mars. The first phase of the bet is simple: Which group will reach the Titan Ruin first?"
He paused for dramatic effect and continued,