Supernova:
The explosion of a star in which the star may reach a maximum intrinsic luminosity one billion times that of the sun
One that explodes into prominence or popularity
Ever since 2006, when the Sentry Protocol was initiated, the Linguistic Ability Research and Control Society (L.A.R.C.S) has been consistently filled with new agents, many of them aiming to climb the ranks and stand out as heroes.
Over the years, this desire among agents has only grown, with the addition of popularity rankings and the possibility of merchandise fueling their ambitions further. Because of this, many believe that the Bi-Monthly Annual Ranking (B.M.A.R) isn't enough; its relative safety and ease compared to riskier methods of promotion comes at the cost of fame and fortune.
Thanks to this, a new event was devised through worldwide consensus: the Hero Trials. Lasting from June 2nd to June 30th, it'll function as an international competition designed to test and rank the skills and abilities of agents from around the world. Each week, new groups of agents will arrive in Tokyo, Japan to compete in three events.
The first event, occurring each Monday, is the Speed Trial. It'll test the movement speed, reaction speed, stamina, and endurance of agents through the use of a long-distance obstacle course. While this is meant to test how quickly they can travel from one location to another, it will also display how well they can improvise in high speed situations.
The second event, scheduled for each Wednesday, is the Rescue Trial. This will test the coordination and decision making skills of agents. In the B.M.A.R, this is usually done via simulations, but due to the larger group of contestants, it'll take place in a larger area. Many actors and paid volunteers will play the role of victims and give testimonies of their rescuers after the event, contributing to the scores of each agent.
The third event, taking place each Friday, is the Combat Trial. This will test the combat capabilities, strategic skills, and endurance of agents against a group playing the role of criminals. Near the end of the trial, an S Rank Agent hailing from Japan will appear as a final test, with those who perform well against them gaining a bonus.
While the Hero Trials are a first for the L.A.R.C.S, it's planned that 2024 won't be the last year for them, though how often they'll occur hasn't been decided yet, though an annual or biannual schedule is in consideration.
With all these details being published as of May, one of many questions is now being asked in some form around the world.
Who will rise to the top?
