[LOADING…]
[FIRST ROUND: INDIVIDUAL BATTLE]
BOOM!
The Etihad Stadium in Manchester exploded in a supernova of roars as the opposing fanbases welcomed their anchor Avatars to the arena for the first battle of the individual battle round.
It was a neutral ground, and so, both fanbases received equal quotas to fill around the stadium.
It was not 50/50 around the stadium though.
In the build-up to the game, having failed to meet up to buy the game tickets on time, thousands, if not tens of thousands of Scarlet Rose fans paid premium on underground channels to get the game tickets from fans who've already bought before… Steel Dominion fans.
This was why despite the fact that the first quarterfinal was played in neutral ground, the Scarlet Rose fanbase dominated with their number, crimson colors and banners covering almost 70% of the stadium.
It was not just their colors, their voices drowned those of Steel Dominion.