"Because there are a thousand names we need to announce, we'll be doing so in batches. This is to ensure the event proceeds smoothly and doesn't drag on for the next several hours."
The MC reached for his pocket and took out his phone.
"For everything to flow smoothly, those who are likely to be announced for the rankings will receive a notification on their phone. They are to stand up and head to the stage at once with everyone else who has been called. In the meantime, as they make their way up, I'll be announcing their achievements. We'll proceed in batches of fifty. After that, everyone will receive their official ranking, and we'll move on to the next batch."
The instructions were straightforward.
There was nothing anyone could complain about. In fact, I was glad things were set up this way. The thought of attending an event that lasted for hours, with every single individual giving their own speech, felt nauseating.
"Shall we start?"
