The audience was thrilled, and the participants were excited. The first battle was about to start.
"Both participants, please summon your contract, Beast," said Professor Amrita. She was the referee in this round.
"How gorgeous!" commented the boys as they looked at her. She was one of the most popular professors.
Both participants moved back and stood at the marked spots. There was a fifteen-meter distance between them.
They both took out their 'Book of Contracts' and started summoning.
A powerful storm appeared behind Rishi. The mist surrounded the area around him, and from it, a powerful beast cry was heard that made onlookers curious.
What appeared was a beautiful, one-meter-long crane like the Magic Beast. It had gray feathers and a straw hat on its head.
