Round one of the competition

The man gritted his teeth and squared his shoulders, he was determined to do his best. He knew he was not the strongest fighter, but he was confident in his abilities and his weapons. As the competition began, he focused all his attention on the task at hand, determined to survive and move on to the next round.

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The man was in a panic, he realized that the competition was tougher than he had thought and he needed to eliminate 10 participants in order to move to the next part. He turned to Alex, the AI, for help. "Alex, I need your help," he said, "I have to eliminate 10 competitors, can you recommend a way for me to win?"

Alex replied in a mocking tone,

[╮(︶▽︶)╭(shrug)Well, why don't you use your brain for once? It might come in handy.]

The man was angry and frustrated with Alex's response, he replied, "I don't have time for your jokes, I need a real solution."

[Okay, okay,] Alex said, [How about using your gun? That should do the trick.]

The man was about to reach for his gun when Alex quickly spoke up, [Hold on a second, using a gun is not allowed in the competition. You'll be disqualified and possibly arrested. We need a different solution.]

The AI then proposed using the gas that makes people sleep. The man was overjoyed at the idea, "That's it, Alex! That's the solution I was looking for. Thank you so much!" he exclaimed.

[(*´▽`*)(joy) Don't mention it,] Alex replied, [I'm here to help. Just be careful, the gas is powerful and it affects everyone, including yourself. Make sure to use it wisely.]

The man thanked Alex again and quickly picked the gas from his bag. As he made his way to the competition, he felt a newfound confidence. He was ready to eliminate 10 competitors and move on to the next part of the competition.

The man was pleasantly surprised when he found out that the trick recommended by Alex had worked flawlessly. With a bit of cleverness, he managed to eliminate 10 competitors without being discovered, even though some people noticed something strange. Despite the odds, he was able to advance to the next round of the competition, and he was grateful to Alex for his help. The man couldn't wait to see what the next round would bring, but he was confident that with Alex's guidance, he would be able to overcome any challenges that lay ahead.

The man sat quietly in the stands, observing the other participants in action. Some of them were using their magic powers to control elements, such as fire and water, while others relied solely on their physical strength. The man was in awe of the display of power and was surprised at how many of the participants had managed to advance to this round. Despite the challenges, there were still only 150 participants left, a surprisingly low number compared to the 400 who had started the competition. The man was nervous and aware that he wasn't the first to complete the first round. In fact, he was shocked to find out that there were nearly 34 participants who had finished before him. This realization made him anxious, as he realized that the competition was not going to be as easy as he had initially thought. The man took a deep breath and told himself to focus on the task at hand, reminding himself that he was still in the running for the grand prize.

After a while the first round has finally come an end. Then The king stood up and proclaimed, "Congratulations to the 40 remaining participants. You have all proven your worth and have made it to the next part of this competition. Tomorrow, you will face even greater challenges, but I have no doubt that you are all capable of rising to the occasion."

The man was filled with a mixture of excitement and apprehension as he heard the king's words. He had made it through the first round, but he knew that the challenges ahead of him would only get tougher. He thought about the other competitors and wondered what kind of skills and abilities they possessed. Some of them might have specialized in magic, while others might have immense physical strength. He realized that he needed to be on his guard and come up with a strategy to overcome the challenges ahead.

As the man left the arena and made his way back to his hotel room, he asked the AI for advice. The AI told him to rest and recharge for the next day, as the challenges would be much more strenuous and mentally taxing. The man knew that the AI was right, so he got a good night's sleep and prepared himself for the next day's challenges. He was determined to give it his all and make it through the competition, no matter what obstacles lay ahead.

Just as the man was settling into bed, he abruptly sat up and remembered to ask Alex a question that had been on his mind. "Hold on a moment, Alex. I wanted to ask you, what do you think about the magic that was used during the competition today?"