Chapter 103
The arena buzzed with excitement, a sea of spectators marveling at the technological marvels unveiled before them. Among the highlights were the glowing portals—shimmering gateways leading to isolated zones designed to prevent collateral damage during the ongoing competition. No civilians would be harmed, no matter how chaotic things became inside.
Once again, the I-Tech Corporation had stunned the world, revealing a feat once believed impossible: portals that seamlessly connected different environments in real time.
But the surprises didn't stop there.
Floating high above the arena were four radiant color-coded tabs—blue, red, green, and gold—each displaying hundreds of names. Every participant currently inside the portals had their name listed under the color they entered.
The crowd was mesmerized.
Then a gasp erupted from one section of the stands. A woman pointed at the blue tab, her eyes wide.
