Well, it wasn't exactly up to Hao whether another tournament would be hosted in the near future.
That part belonged to the system.
If it issued another task - great. Easy justification.
If not, he'd probably have to send in a request to open up the possibility himself. Maybe wrap it under "customer loyalty maintenance" or something clever-sounding.
But that would be a problem for another day.
Because right now…
The finals were about to begin!
The short break had passed in a blur of sips, slurps, and enthusiastic chomps. Customers had returned to their spots inside the billiard room, excitement humming in the air like a low current.
Some had even moved a little closer this time, sitting on different seats, or standing near the walls, eager to catch every angle.
Hao stepped up to the side of the table with a casual smile, clapping his hands twice to get everyone's attention.
