It took a moment. Then, as the rankings flashed on the screen, highlighting the addition of 40% of Aurelia's points getting added to Malakai's, the realization slammed onto the people.
The first shout reverberated.
"I'M FUCKING RICHHHH!" It came from a man who looked old and wrinkly. Many looked at him in envy.
He had been barely surviving his everyday life. The hunt brought about an opportunity for even the least privileged to become rich in an instant.
The man had determined that he couldn't continue living like this and sold his house and properties, having planned to place everything on the bets of the hunt.
The odds against Malakai had been stacked. Most believed Aurelia would win in the end. He had placed his trust in the Ruined Heir, and now, he had won.
"I LOVE YOU, NINTH VEIN!" the old man screamed, pulling off his clothes and dancing like the happiest man on earth.
His shout broke the dam. The region erupted.
"WHOOOOAAAA!!!!"