Shelby and Zane barely made it in time for registration.
The offline registration was held in what was called the Fresher Meet Village—though it wasn't a village in the traditional sense. It resembled an Olympic Village: a massive complex set up specifically to host the upcoming tournament.
The village sprawled across a vast area of flatland, located about three and a half miles east of the northeastern edge of Artemis City. Though remote, it was buzzing with activity.
As they passed through the main entrance, Zane was struck by the sea of people. Freshers, academy representatives, event organizers, and workers hustled in every direction. The entire village throbbed with energy and anticipation. Almost everyone here was affiliated with the Academy in some way.
The registration office was located just beyond the main gates.
Shelby filled out a few forms, handed them over to the attendant, and with a stamped approval, the two walked back outside.
