In the headmaster's room at Aurora Saint Academy
The globe of the center of the room is covered by the broadcast of the Magus Exam with the student council, 1 Federation Captain, and their lieutenant, the three homeroom teachers of the first years, and a couple of staff members of Aurora Saint Academy
"1 kilometer should be enough for the students to roam around" Alfred speaks as he watches the second exam stage go on.
By his side, three accompany him.
"Headmaster are you able to see the broadcasts alright?" a young male's voice speaks.
"Yes, the visuals are very clear. How many animals did you have to rally up to do this Colt?"
Headmaster Alfred turns to his right and speaks to a young man with soft blonde faux cut hair, with tapered sides that have a line on the left side of his head, blue eyes, wearing the Aurora Saint Academy uniform, wearing a small claw mark necklace, with his 3rd year pin near the collar of his uniform. Colt Lyon is one of the Trifecta Three Third Years at Aurora Saint Academy.
"Well, I have around 100 animals in the forest each of which covers the sky, land, and sea. They cover all areas of the exam so we'll see everything that is happening"
"Well done thank you. Have you the other two thought of what you're going to do after you graduate." "Hmm not too sure about the other two but I was thinking of becoming a facility member here at the academy and teaching magical beasts and animals"
"Yes, that would be a perfect idea" Colt then takes a seat along with the student council members.
Alfred turns to his side. "Kazarian thank you again for helping me set up this barrier once again"
Kazarian sits on one of Alfred's chairs behind him "Of course, especially with that infiltration event we must keep this safe. I am surprised you didn't call it off this year Alfred"
"You worry too much Kazarian these students should be fine. The students this year have more potential than any of the years before"
"My goodness Randall at least fix yourself up" looks at his fellow professor in disgust.
"Haha it's alright Kazarian"
Randall shrugs his shoulders "Can't help it I love my art. Oops almost dropped my glasses again" as he looks upon the broadcast of the exam.
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Back in the Greater Forest of Aiz
"You heard that Lily has quite a ton of rules," Bella says.
"Yeah, at least they gave us this care package" Lily responds opening up and unpackaging the items. "Let's see here a rope, snacks, water, compass, all the basic necessities that we need Bella"
"All right I'll carry them" Bella carries the care package on her shoulders as they continue to walk towards the center.
"Do you think Rose and the others are following the plan?" Lily asks.
"I believe so Rose told us before to meet towards the center of the map," Bella responds as they walk quietly through the forest.
"Speaking of a plan. What happened while we were taking the tests? Your magic seemed to have worked."
"Am not too sure it's as if my magic was copied and shot back at us but way stronger. But it felt like it got negated as well."
"Well, we know Issac can't do that since he's just an illusion magic specialist. We dont know of anyone else with that kind of ability"
"I didn't even know someone of that ability and skill existed"
Boom
"Here that fighting already"
"That was very faint must be pretty far from where we are Let continue to move"
RUSTLE RUSTLE
"Wait, Lily" Bella calls out.
The two stop in their tracks.
Bella readies her sound magic as Lily activates and summons her whips.
POP
"Ah it's just a little bunny," Lily says as she puts her whips back into her pocket space.
"Well, at least it's just a bunny this time, "Bella says as the two continue to forward leaving two duos knocked out having 6 rings on them.
"Nice bling on you Bella"
"Yeah, it's a good thing but that means we're going to have a target on our backs"
"At least there isn't a leaderboard"
"True"
They make their way towards the center
Lily slowly walked with her hands behind her head"Did it dawn you on how these matchups for the duos were made Bella?"
"Now that you think of it no. Although the fact that Rose got paired up with Eriko does seem a little too suspicious to be a coincidence"
"Right Right Ezekiel and Albeck. Like didn't those two fight before?"
"Eh, I wonder worry about them. After 10 minutes and 6 rings, we practically did nothing and walk"
"Yeah, you're right. The barrier should be closing in 20 minutes," Lily says.
The two look up at the orb placed in the middle of the terrain with a countdown clock and the number of participants that remain.
"Wow, 40 remain? Hmm, we took out two groups so that's 48 duos I wonder who took out the other 8?
"Whatever those giant explosions were."
"Maybe they were from Rose and Eriko?" Lily remarks.
"Yeah, who knows maybe their duo is in the lead," Bella says. "Wanna chill relax here and wait till 10 minutes before the barrier moves"
"Yeah plus it looks like that were close to the center of the forest so we're good"
.....
"Hey um, Bella have you noticed that there is barely any light here?"
"You right"
CRACK CRACK
The two slowly look above them.
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In the headmaster's room at Aurora Saint Academy
"Ah this was very unexpected when we took it," Luna says.
"Good thing I didn't travel in that part" Axel remarks.
"Good luck girls," Ariana says.
"Yes, they need to also be aware of those who call the forest their home," Colt says.
"There's a reason why it's called the Greater Forest," Alfred says.
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"AH"
A giant spider appears from above them. With its legs being as thick as the tree trunks by them, the black color of the spider making it hard too see, the location in which the spider lives helps it blend in more, and the overall speed of this spider as it climbs down the trees.
The two girls scream as they make a B-line out of that area.
STEP STEP STEP STEP
"Kill it kill it kill it kill it"
"I don't think my bell works on this thing. Where was its weebs???"
"We're so doomed!"
The giant spider continues to chase the two to the outer edges of the map moving farther way from the center. With 20 minutes remaining. The two now must defeat the spider and make it back before the barrier closes.
Eriko & Rose
[Location:? Rings: 2]
Valerus & Bianca
[Location: North East Rings: 2]
Ezekiel & Albeck
[Location:? Rings: 2]
Bella & Lily
[Location: South East Spiders Den Rings: 6]
Suneeta & Jonathan
[Location:? Rings: 2]
Azalea & Jericho
[Location: West Bed of Mushrooms Rings: 2]