The First Dragon God-Chapter 82: The Announcement Is Here (II)

[The citizens of planet #674589. Your planet has been chosen as the host of the Convergence Tournament.]

[The Convergence Tournament is a rare opportunity given by the Council to every mortal in the Multiverse. The tournament exists to identify the fittest, the strongest, and the most adaptable among your kind. Only those who prove themselves shall ascend to greater power and opportunity.]

[The tournament has only one rule and one: it has only one winner. The prize for winning will be withheld for the moment but what you need to do to win, you will be told.]

[The tournament is one-time multiversal event and will be held over a duration of ten years. The tournament will only have one winner and that is the top ranking participant on the leaderboard at the end of the tournament. There’s another to win the tournament, and that is for the participant to reach the peak level of the Celestial Rank.]

[Participants can now register for the event by showing their intent through their status interface. There will be a 72 hours window for registration. Once this window closes, no new participant may join.]

[The tournament will begin in two weeks and in two week, the leaderboard will reveal the top participants in real-time, showcasing their names, race, levels, and affiliations. Prove your worth and carve your name into the annals of the Multiverse.]

.....

After the announcement was made, a different window popped up.

[You can now register for the tournament. Do you accept?]

Even though Leo has already been informed by Tatiana about the tournament beforehand, he was still shocked by it.

But beside the initial shock he felt, Leo felt nothing else, except the intense need to become stronger and evolve in that two weeks window he still has.

From what he read in the announcement, the tournament is more of a battle royale and it’s a multiversal level event. Which means that there are going to be a lot of powerful people coming to Earth from other realms in the Multiverse, to participate in the event.

This also means that they are definitely going to be very strong and with the battle royale format, there’s bound to be chaos.

He knew that there’s no way people like Tatiana will be willing to work together with each other.

In fact, with the tournament’s reward being kept a secret, Leo felt that the tournament was designed for people like Tatiana. And the reason why it’s being held on Earth is because it’s a newly awakened planet that has no entity powerful enough to affect the tournament result.

The reason Leo felt this way is because no matter how he thought about it, he felt that it doesn’t make any sense. Also, with the fact that Tatiana has already hinted at the reward being something that will make the winner powerful, Leo felt that he was likely right.

But Leo was aware that even if he knew all this, there was nothing he can do except to become stronger, survive and protect those close to him. That’s the only thing he knew he can do... for now.

Leo curiously looked at the Tatiana’s face and saw deep and solemn expression on it. He knew that the reason for this is probably due to her getting the announcement.

He felt that if he’s right, her announcement will be very different from his, and it might even have the full information without anything being left out.

He as still studying Tatiana’s face when he saw her turn to look at him.

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"You got the announcement, Leo. You have two weeks to evolve and get into Evolved Rank. The beginning of the tournament will be filled with chaos and you need to be strong enough to survive it," Tatiana said in a very solemn voice.

Leo nodded in acknowledgement when he heard Tatiana’s words. He couldn’t help but feel the intense seriousness in her voice and face as she spoke. It was the first time that he has seen Tatiana... should he say nervous?

He felt that there was more to everything that was happening than he and the citizens of his planet are being told, but he knew that there was no way he could ask Tatiana when she has that expression on her face.

"Good. I’m glad you understand. I know you have a lot of questions about the tournament and I promise to give you the answers you need.

But for now, I have to go and make preparations on my side. I also have a gift for you, for your lover actually, but I will have to go and get it first. Lots of people will start finding their way into your planet. You have to stay safe. I will be back."

Immediately after Tatiana said what she said, she disappeared.

Leo sighed after Tatiana left. He knew that things were about to get messy very soon and he must start preparations. But he decided to postpone his hunt for day, as he called back the wolves and started heading back to base.

*****

In the residential building complex, Ves sat silently in a corner of the upper floor, staring at the translucent notification screen hovering before her.

Her eyes scanned the words repeatedly, as if trying to decipher a hidden meaning. Her hand trembled slightly as she dismissed the pop-up asking for her registration.

She leaned back against the wall, her thoughts a whirlwind of emotions.

"The strongest… the most adaptable," Ves whispered to herself, her gaze distant.

The weight of her recent transformation pressed on her. She couldn’t deny the opportunity the tournament presented—becoming stronger wasn’t just a desire anymore, it was a necessity.

But the thought of participating in a multiversal event where only one could emerge victorious made her stomach twist, and she clenched her fists.

"If I have to fight for survival, then I’ll fight. Even if I have to become a monster to protect those I care about… so be it." she murmured.

Her thoughts shifted to Leo. She knew he would register, and she had no intention of letting him face this alone.

.....

Mia, seated in a dusty corner of the ground floor, froze when the announcement rang in her head.

She had been quietly going through everything that has happened today when the words struck her like a bolt of lightning.

Her first reaction was disbelief. She stared blankly at the message, rereading the same lines over and over.

"A tournament? Multiversal? What does that even mean?" she muttered, her voice tinged with panic.

She thought of the chaos they had already endured—the zombies, the mutants, Ryan’s betrayal. And now this? A battle royale on a planetary scale, with aliens and beings from other dimensions?

Her chest tightened as fear took hold. But then she remembered Leo. She has no idea but she felt that if anyone could find a way to survive this madness, it was him.

"I… I have to do something," she whispered, determination slowly replacing her fear.

...

Miguel was on the rooftop of the building, his gaze fixed on the horizon when the system’s voice rang out. The wind whipped around him as he listened, his face a mask of grim focus.

When the message ended, he sighed heavily, running a hand through his hair. The enormity of what was coming settled over him like a crushing weight.

"A tournament for survival… only one winner," he muttered. "What kind of sick game is this?"

He clenched his fists, his mind racing. He thought of Leo, Ves, and Mia. They were strong, yes, but was it enough? And what about himself? What could he contribute in a battle against the strongest beings from across the Multiverse?

"I can’t just stand by and watch," he said quietly. "If I have to fight, I’ll fight. If I have to die, I’ll make sure it’s for something."

...

Across the globe, chaos erupted.

In small survivor enclaves, people huddled together, their faces pale with fear. Many couldn’t comprehend the idea of a multiversal tournament. The word "Multiverse" itself was alien to them.

Some survivors reacted with panic, packing whatever supplies they had and fleeing deeper into isolation, as if distance could shield them from the impending chaos.

In cities overrun by zombies and mutants, the announcement brought a strange pause. Even amidst the ruins, those who still clung to life stopped in their tracks, trying to make sense of what they’d just heard.

For others, the announcement sparked hope.

While there was those that were scared, there was also others that saw the tournament as an opportunity to rise above the despair of their ruined world. They envisioned themselves as the champion, the one to stand above all.

The announcement brought with it tension and fear that coiled around the world like a snake, tightening its grip with every passing hour.