Devil's Downfall

The hall of a thousand miles, is an "ancient" temple to test the progression and understanding of major clans and organizations. To even be allowed entry, you must be seen as a substantial quality of character and ability by the descendants of the creator. The Lightning clan, the very descendants of the Khan himself. Who created this exam to make certain if catastrophe of the scale of then were to ever happen again, the world would be prepared. And what's the reward for winning, honor, pride, respect, and of course an A plus grade Artifact. Last year's participants were given a S grade, but that does not seem to be the norm. How they can give artifacts of such a high grade every other year is up to speculation. What we know for sure is most of the Items were previously held by the Khan. Giving these items extra price especially to collectors. Now the building itself is colossal styled after the Greeks, with tall pillars, and that's about it. Most would be surprised to see that this place has no outer walls, although it's unneeded considering the beyond tough guards, and a strong magic artifact that stops any monster lower than tier Titan from entering. Even if there are rumors that Siren rank monsters have been able to sneak in. Nothing worth its salt can confirm that, but the crowd here is so big I couldn't help but think the same thing. 

Within the crowd I spot someone, more accurately a member of a clan. A disgusting Iron Heart, given to them not because of some kind of honor or fame, but because of the Irony gray patches of skin that cover their whole body. More gruesomely their heart is said to be the exact same color. Whoever they touch will develop the same disease and be accepted into their clan.

Who would even think of bringing a witched abomination like that here. I suppose, I have to hope we don't get matched to fight, I might just surrender. 

Although no citizens are allowed on premises there are plenty of concession stands. It's almost like a fair.

The groups assembled into an auditorium. Its blue rose colored walls echoed the power of it all. A well groomed man stood in the middle, his blazing red tux fluttered in the drafty room. 

"Quite a few entries this year. Now let me do a quick numbering off. These are the estimated leaders of this year. Rank one Summer Moon mercenary company. Rank two Crimson Goblet knight company. Rank three Izaca industries. Rank four War Is Mercy mercenary company. Rank five Jackalope heavy industries. Rank six Pandora knight company. Rank seven Black Lion group being replaced by the Rhine mercenary company. Rank eight locks finance being replaced by the Lion mercenary company.