With Jay being the last participant to finish his challenge, he stood alone on the Colosseum ground.
The final scores were displayed, along with the rankings of the Top-25 teams. Unsurprisingly, the Earth Team claid the undisputed first place with an overwhelming total of 1.01 billion points.
Trailing behind them was Yinad's team in second place, followed by the Lycanthropes, Atlans, Horned Beetles, and other teams—all of whom had already pledged allegiance to Jay's faction. This included Zeix's team.
The remaining teams in the Top-25 were those who had yet to join Jay's faction. Though they had perford well in Round-1, even teams that had initially ranked lower now surpassed them.
A clear pattern erged: teams aligned with Jay's faction were achieving higher rankings, a detail that did not go unnoticed by anyone present.
With the entire audience watching in anticipation, Jay remained in the sa spot as he addressed them. His calm yet commanding voice carried weight, amplified by Vorqen's Sound Innate Talent, allowing everyone to hear him clearly without the need to raise his tone.
"You all must have heard of my faction in one way or another," Jay began, his words cutting through the air like a blade. "Now, I want to officially announce its existence and open it for recruitnt."
A wave of commotion swept across the Colosseum. Excitent and curiosity buzzed among the participants. Many were thrilled at the possibility of joining the faction of the strongest Alpha Chosen, while others wondered if they would even qualify, fearing the requirents might be too stringent or beyond their reach.
Sensing the varied thoughts of the crowd, Jay decided to address their concerns head-on. He continued in a steady tone.
"For those of you who aren't familiar, my faction is structured into three divisions: the Core Circle, the Inner Circle, and the Outer Circle. Each division has its own requirents, and the higher the circle, the stricter the criteria."
Many in the Colosseum felt disheartened by Jay's initial words, but his next statent reignited their hope.
"Which is why," Jay announced, his voice steady and resonant, "I now declare the creation of a fourth division: the Initiate Circle. Anyone can join my faction as an Initiate, regardless of their strength. Even those who are still at Tier-2 are welco."
The mont those words left his lips, a surge of enthusiasm spread through the Colosseum. Even the weakest participants, who had previously resigned themselves to being left out, found themselves filled with renewed determination.
With the crowd's spirits lifted, Jay continued, "Now that this is established, let outline the requirents for joining the other three divisions."
He paused for a mont, giving the spectators ti to absorb his words, before beginning with the Outer Circle.
"To join the Outer Circle," he explained, "one must possess the strength of at least Tier-3 Mid-Phase."
A collective gasp rippled through the audience. Less than half of the participants t this requirent, leaving many disappointed but motivated. Those who did qualify straightened their backs with anticipation, eager to hear the criteria for the higher circles.
Jay's gaze swept across the crowd as he continued, "To join the Inner Circle, the requirents are more stringent. One must either rank in the Top-1000 power rankings for three consecutive days or be a Sigil Holder."
This ti, the crowd's reaction was even louder. Gasps of astonishnt echoed throughout the Colosseum as they processed the difficulty of maintaining a Top-1000 ranking for three days straight.
It was no easy feat, and many marveled at the exclusivity of this division. Yet, no one questioned Jay's judgnt or dared to ask for leniency. His requirents, while demanding, were seen as a reflection of his high standards.
Jay delivered his next words with calm authority, his voice cutting through the murmur of the crowd. "Finally, for the highest division, the Core Circle: only those who rank in the Top-100 power rankings for three consecutive days or a few Sigil Holders handpicked by are eligible."
The requirents for the Core Circle stunned the crowd into silence. Barely ten mbers in the entire Colosseum t the Top-100 criteria, excluding those who had already joined Jay's faction. Even they were taken aback by how selective this division was. ʀΑɴọBƐʂ
However, what intrigued everyone—especially those in the top rankings—was the ntion of Sigil Holders. Jay's repeated emphasis on this special title sparked curiosity. Everyone wanted to know more about what it ant to be a Sigil Holder and how they might earn such a coveted position.
Jay paused, observing the mix of reactions: awe, ambition, and reverence. The weight of his words had set the stage, and now the Colosseum buzzed with renewed determination and excitent.
Jay then shifted to a topic he had deliberately kept vague until now—his Innate Talent. However, he was careful to only reveal specific details related to the Origin Sigils.
"For those who may not know, my Innate Talent allows to grant three types of Sigils to individuals of my choosing. The rarity of these Sigils determines their strength. The higher the rarity, the stronger the holder becos. These Sigils not only empower the holders but also strengthen . I gain access to their abilities, which is largely why I am as strong as I am today."
He paused, letting the significance of his words sink in before continuing, "Of course, like any Innate Talent, mine has its limitations. I can grant Sigils to only a limited number of individuals, and not many with similar Innate Talents can receive them. As for who I choose to beco Sigil Holders, I will personally inform them during the Round-2 break. I won't force anyone—whether to accept the Sigil or not will ultimately be your decision."
Jay made a point to address any potential concerns, adding, "Unlike Urzo, I have no control over those who receive my Sigils. The only restriction I can impose is to limit their abilities if they ever try to harm ."
The Colosseum buzzed with astonishnt. Many found it hard to believe that Jay would so openly reveal the nature of his Innate Talent. In the Trial World, such knowledge was often guarded fiercely, as it could easily be exploited by others. Yet, Jay had shared it with them without hesitation.
For a while, wild rumors and speculation about Jay's abilities had been circulating, dismissed by many as fanciful exaggerations. But hearing it directly from him silenced all doubt. The crowd marveled at the godlike nature of his Innate Talent, which essentially allowed him to use nurous Innate Talent abilities.
To them, it now made sense why Jay was so extraordinarily powerful. Even without knowing the finer details of how the Sigils worked, they could envision his strength growing exponentially as more Sigil Holders joined his ranks. Many began to hope, so even praying that they would be among those chosen to bear a Sigil.
Jay outlined the facilities available to mbers of his faction, explaining that contributions would be rewarded with Reward Points, which could be used to obtain valuable resources and grow stronger.
He also added that with enough contributions, mbers could rise to higher circles within the faction, bypassing the previously ntioned requirents.
The crowd's excitent continued to build as Jay's words painted a vision of growth, and opportunity.
For the teams in the Colosseum—especially those in the Top-25, Jay's words held an undeniable allure. The benefits of joining his faction were becoming impossible to ignore.
Even the few teams that had remained skeptical were now reconsidering, the thought of joining his faction steadily taking root in their minds.
Once Jay finished outlining the benefits, he moved on to sothing more profound—his goals, his faction's purpose, and the na of the faction that even those already in it were unaware of.
"There's sothing called the Orion Constellation visible from my ho planet," Jay began, his voice steady but charged with conviction. "A belt of stars that represents hunters. It reminds of us—thrown into a world where we must grow stronger by hunting monsters or die trying.."
His gaze swept across the crowd, his words resonating deeply. "As the first ones chosen from our respective planets, we carry the imnse responsibility of protecting our hos. We are the Vanguard, the pioneers our planets to traverse the Trial World. I believe it is up to us to make it a better place for those who will follow in our footsteps."
Jay's voice grew firm with conviction as he declared, "I hereby na my faction Orion Vanguard."
The na Orion Vanguard echoed through the Colosseum, reverberating not just in the air but in the hearts of the Alpha Chosen. It struck a chord with them, a reflection of their shared struggle.
Every single one of them had faced the relentless monsters upon arriving in the Trial World, fighting for survival day after day. Many still fought to stay alive in their Trial Zones, their lives an unending battle against the creatures that road freely.
Jay continued, his tone unwavering. "To all who join the Orion Vanguard, know this: our primary goal is simple but vital. Grow as strong as you possibly can. Prepare yourselves to defend your ho planets from the inevitable System Assimilation and the monster invasions that co with it."
The Colosseum fell silent, his words heavy with aning. Everyone understood the stakes. With his ssage conveyed, Jay ended with a final, bold proclamation.
"This is just the beginning," he declared, his voice carrying a commanding weight. "I intend to expand the Orion Vanguard across all remaining nine continents of the Trial World. I don't mind if sub-factions erge, but at the end of it all, there will be only one united faction: Orion Vanguard!"
For a mont, the crowd was silent, then erupted into thunderous cheers as a wave of excitent swept through the Colosseum. The na and mission of Orion Vanguard struck a chord with the Alpha Chosen, igniting within them a spark of hope, ambition, and renewed determination.
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