The concession stands in the arena.
"So you must be from another region?" Faith asks.
"Yes am from the region of Falos am Xi Yu Hang First Star The Strength Aries" as she extends her hand.
"Nice to meet ya am Faith Alexander Eleventh Star The Water Bearer Aquarius" as she extends her hand for a handshake.
"This girl without a doubt is a Twelve star," Xi says as she examines Faith using her ability. "Oh no am staring at her too much I gotta make conversation," she thinks to herself "That's a unique hat you have on is that an imperial army hat?" she asks.
"'Oh this" Faith takes off the hat. "It belonged to my father he was a part of the army many years ago."
"Oh I see am sorry for bringing that up," Xi says compassionately.
"No, it's fine that's why I use this hat to remember him and know that he's always with me" as she caresses the hat.
"Hey girls, the match is about to start" a voice comes behind them.
"Wha"
"When did"
"A-ah Ms.Carmen here is another Twelve Star from Falos Xi Yu Hang The Strength Aries. And this is Celeste Carmen Homeroom teacher of Class 1B"
"Nice to meet you, Xi"
"Pleasure is mine" as she puts her hand on her chest. "I shall see you out there" She walks away.
"That lady she appeared out of nowhere," Xi thinks.
"Her mana was undetectable," Faith thinks to herself.
"Well I gotta head back to my seat"
"You go on ahead am still going to get my food"
"Next!"
"Look at that am next"
"We'll catch up later Xi"
"See you, Faith"
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Under the Colosseum in the recovery room.
6 nurses all with black hair, beautiful face, and blue eyes, all wearing matching navy blue underdress with a yellowish golden apron that matches the school's colors, and a white head scarf. Each of them was assigned one bed each set up similar to the nurse's office in the academy.
"Well, that was quick. Thanks for the heals"
"W-wait Mr.Fultear you must rest for a bit," a nurse says.
"Am feeling fine I wanna see how the rest of the fight" as he walks through the doors.
He walks past a resting Rose.
"Rose you put up a good fight. If it were against any of the other 6 you would've won" as he moves closer to the doors. "It's just that you were paired with a bad matchup. Revenge can bring the best out of someone but it can also lead to their downfall"
CREAK
"Tch" Bella and Jonathan's eyes met.
Followed by Lily, Azalea, and Suneeta they flood the doorway as Jonathan steps aside and waits for all of them to enter the room and quietly leaves.
"Rose" Bella walks up to her resting.
Rose slowly regains consciousness "Girls?"
"Rose, are you okay?"
"A-am sorry I couldn't win for us," Rose says in a tired and sad tone. "Am sorry Mother Iris I-I couldn't w-win for you" as she sobs whipping the tears from her face with her forearms.
"Rose you were amazing out there," Lily says.
"Mother Iris would be proud" Azaleas speaks.
"You looked elegant" Sunneta remarks.
"You showed everyone what you were capable of you had him on the ropes a couple of times but his magic. His magic is something else" Bella says.
"What do you think it is?" Lily asks.
"I think his magic is-"
SLEEP
THUD THUD
Rose lays slumped over her bed nearly falling on the floor. The other four get knocked out on the floor.
"Good job girls," a voice says from the shadows just three more to go. Make sure no one finds out. and fix her make sure to not make her fall" "
"Yes lady La Flore," one of the girls says. "Am sorry we couldn't get Jonathan Fultear"
"It's alright send him back so no one's suspicions won't be -. STOP someone coming"
VRMM
CREAK
"Alright Oh, she's still resting" Aisaki Hanami walks in only to see Rose sleeping on the bed.
She walks closer to her body,
STEP STEP
One of the nurses intercepts her "Luitenant Hanami she's resting and processing pretty well"
"Woah I didnt know there were healing mages this skilled out there you should sign up to work at Aurora Saint Academy we need more people like you" She taps one of the nurse's shoulders.
SHOVE
"Ah," Aisakis's touch moves the mage. "Oh sorry was a little strong my apologize"
"U-um Luitenant Hanami how about we take care of this round while you take care of the semi-finals"
"O-ok it's the first time someone volunteers to do healing usually they tell me to do it but alright more time for me to relax" as she heads towards the door.
"By the way did you see the group of girls that accompanied here I swear I could've seen them walk this way?"
"They went to the concessions stands"
"Oh see well talk to you later the second match will start soon see you"
"Goodbye Luitenant" the nurse waves.
"We cannot allow her to find out. We have three more matches hmm. We must follow our ladies' plan. Yes"
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Headmasters Box
"Looks like I take the win for that win Ariana" Taz says.
"Hey, Biancas still in there she can win it. Although it was a tough opponent for Rose the unknown abilities of Jonathan are great and he didnt reveal his Ultima Magica" Ariana remarks.
"SPLENDED MATCH" Alfred Dawkins calls out. As Taz is surprised.
"Hmm"
"What is it Taz"
"Oh nothing it's most likely just me overthinking"
STEP STEP
"Celeste your back"
"That was quick I couldn't even hear you come back"
"Plus how fast you got back up here"
"I have my ways around" she smiles with her mouth tilting her head and closing her eyes.
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Participants Box
"Looks like you're up Valerus," Eriko says as she and the others look at the brackets.
"Good luck Albeck" as I stare at him as he nods and wishes me good luck as well. We both prepare to leave the participant's box.
STEP STEP
"Am back"
"Jonathan," Jericho says. "What are you?"
"Just an ordinary mage" as he shrugs his shoulders.
"You-"
"The second match of the third stage is Ezekiel Agnes vs Jericho Pearson " Professor Lop announces.
"What why are they skipping your bracket?" Eriko asks.
"It's us?" Jericho questions.
"Well well, it's time to fight. Best of luck to you Jericho I finally get to fight. Woohoo" Ezekiel says as he rushes towards the arena.
Jericho turns to Jonathan "we're not done here when am done beating him am going to see you in the semi-finals" as he points at him and walks away with his cape.
"Knock him dead Dragon boy," Jonathan says jokingly as he sits with his feet up and arms behind his head.
"Hey watch it," Bianca says as she motions her hands.
"Am sorry"
"Anyways Valerus who do you pick to win?"
"Good question I want Ezekiel to win because he's my friend but hearing about how Jericho was leading the charge to defeat the sea serpent in the second exam. Am not too sure"