(This chapter is in first person from Fixia's perspective)
Finally, it's the day of the Academy Tournament, all students were gathered at the stadium brimming with excitement. As I, Fixia, prepared for the day, I felt a mix of nerves and determination. Winning was not my only goal; I wanted to enjoy every moment of the tournament.
During my time I was training, I learned to control my Berserk skill. Now, I could tap into its power at will, with my consciousness intact. This development boosted my confidence, knowing that I could unleash my strength when needed. It was a big deal as when I turned Berserk my powers increased by 10 times.
The Headmaster of academy walked in and gave a speech on the significance of this tournament; it was to test the students skills and abilities. This big event started when the headmaster raised his hand and announced loudly.
"The Academy Tournament, now begins."
Hearing that the students were filled with energy and excitement.
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The tournament kicked off with it's first event, which I chose not to participate in. Instead, I stood on the sidelines. Sylphia and Georyy did participate in it so I decided on cheering them on.
The first event was basically a hunt where 27 students participated. In this game there were Prey and Predators, the Prey would get assigned randomly and will be given an item to hold on, they will have to hold on to the item for more than 5 minutes if they did they win. But if a Predator takes the item from them before 5 minutes the Prey loses and Predator will get assigned as the Prey, this goes on until there are no Predators left.
The game unfolded in a specialized forest designed by the academy. And for the people spectating there was a holographic screen that displayed the participants' actions, I marveled at the magical technology that allowed us spectators to be part of the action. Each participant had a spirit following them, capturing their vision and projecting it onto the screen.
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The game will start in
5...
4...
3...
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1...
IT...
BEGINS...
The Prey has been chosen, it's not Sylphia or Georyy, it's someone else. Everyone is playing solo in this game so Sylphia and Georyy are opponents here.
It gets announced that the Prey is someone named Arise, now everyone has to find that person and take the item from them. Every Predators have a magical item that tells them the location of the Prey, so they could track them.
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Sylphia gracefully leaped from tree to tree, her lithe figure moved with precision and elegance. She was determined to locate the elusive Prey, Arise, and secure the magical item that would grant her victory in this intense game of hunt. The forest canopy provided her with the perfect vantage point, allowing her to scan the area for any signs of commotion.
As she drew closer to the scene, Sylphia's keen senses picked up on the tension in the air. Several Predators had already reached Arise, and a fierce battle was unfolding before her eyes. Arise, the current Prey, defended himself skillfully, dodging and countering the attacks of his adversaries with grace and speed.
And in the midst of the chaotic battle, Sylphia found herself perched atop a sturdy branch, her eyes fixated on the unfolding spectacle below. Arise, the initial Prey, displayed an impressive show of agility, effortlessly evading every strike thrown at him. His confident taunts only added to the frustration of the other Predators, who struggled to land even a single blow.
Her eyes focused on the magical item held firmly in Arise's hands, waiting for the right moment to strike. Sylphia was not as physically powerful as some of the other Predators, but she possessed a quick mind and a cunning strategy. She knew that biding her time and striking with precision would be her best chance at success.
As the battle raged on, Sylphia watched from her hidden vantage point, analyzing the fighting styles of each Predator. She noticed patterns and weaknesses that she could exploit if given the opportunity. Her heart pounded with excitement as she weighed her options and calculated the perfect moment to join the fray.
Calculating her options, Sylphia pondered whether to engage in combat directly or devise a cunning strategy. Her mind raced, analyzing Georyy's fighting style and looking for weaknesses. Taking a deep breath, she decided to wait for the opportune moment to strike.
Suddenly, Arise's defenses faltered for a split second, and Sylphia recognized the opening she had been waiting for. With a swift and silent leap, she launched herself from the treetops, her agile form soaring through the air. The element of surprise worked in her favor as she aimed directly for Arise, intent on snatching the magical item.
As Sylphia leaped gracefully from the trees, her heart pounding with excitement, she was just inches away from snatching the magical item from Arise. But before she could claim her victory, a blur of movement caught her by surprise. Georyy, with a cunning grin, materialized out of nowhere and swiftly snatched the item from Arise's grasp.
Arise, bewildered by the sudden turn of events, could only watch as the item changed hands. Georyy's quick reflexes had caught everyone off guard, even Sylphia didn't expect that.
"Huh... where did he come from..."
"Was he waiting for an opening..."
Arise's thoughts.