Same Bed, Different Dreams

1.

『Entering the battlefield.』

A black crystal spire rose into the sky, as if to pierce it.

As pitch-black fog blanketed the sky and earth, two transports split off from each other and headed toward the bases at opposite ends of the battlefield.

Vrrrrm—

The transport pushed through the dark clouds and landed safely on the landing pad. The screen then changed.

『Please select your hero.』

When the battlefield intro ended, the commentators turned their microphones back on and began speaking.

“All right. The last match of Round 5 between the 3–1 teams is underway: Aura Team versus Zziririt Team.”

Kaiser took a sip of water to moisten his dry throat, then continued...