“Congratulations to the representative champions.” The audio system amplified Belle-ub’s voice throughout the stadium, which Jumper noticed had now become considerably fuller. All the aliens and natives from outside must have come in for the ceremony. Applause and cheers responded from different places.
“And welcome to the first Amulen Polwar Tournament. Check the brackets on any of the screens or translation hubs throughout the arena to see the first round matchups. Players must be at their assigned tables on time or forfeit the match. You all see the two special game frames in the middle of the field, on both sides of the red veil, where my assistants are now standing. These are the game sets where the semi-finals will be held.” Belle-ub’s two companions were on the field. Each was next
