The trio opposing Victor's team wasted no time in making their move. The three combatants, each equipped with unique steampunk-infused body modifications, took a synchronized step forward. Their palms, forearms, thighs, calves, and feet are adorned with specialized devices that seamlessly integrate with their bodies. The chest pieces gleamed with embedded steam vents and pressure gauges, showcasing the fusion of magic and machinery.
The first combatant, a girl with flowing auburn hair, raised her palms, revealing intricate steam-casting gloves. Steam hissed from the vents as she summoned a swirling gust of wind, creating a barrier that momentarily obscured Victor's trio from view. Meanwhile, her partner, a boy with a shaved head and mechanical enhancements on his thighs, initiated a series of quick footwork, causing the floor beneath him to vibrate. A network of thin metal cables shot from his palms, entwining around the limbs of Victor's teammates.
As the cables tightened, restricting the movements of Victor's companions, the third member of the opposing trio, a girl with crystalline blue eyes, activated her steam-enhanced boots. Small jets of steam expelled from the vents as she gracefully maneuvered around the battlefield. Her chest piece housed an array of pressure-sensitive crystals that glowed with increasing intensity.
The clash unfolded with calculated precision. Sensing the threat, two students behind Victor, a boy with a shock of unruly black hair and a girl with a determined expression, leaped forward. Their bodies were adorned with steampunk modifications similar to Victor's trio but crafted for protection rather than direct combat. Victor himself remained stationary, an unspoken acknowledgment that his teammates were more than capable of handling the situation.
The boy, with steam vents on his forearms and thighs, intercepted the wind barrier with a focused burst of steam, dispersing it in all directions. Simultaneously, the girl utilized her chest-mounted steam disruptors, creating interference that disrupted the control of the metal cables, allowing Victor's teammates to break free.
The dynamics shifted as the two intervening students, acting as protectors, took defensive stances. Steam hissed around them, creating a barrier that repelled the advancements of the opposing trio. The battlefield became a dance of pressure gauges, steam vents, and whirring gears as both sides assessed each other's strengths and weaknesses.
As the confrontation continued, the protectors behind Victor demonstrated a masterful synchronization of their steampunk modifications and magical abilities. The boy with unruly black hair, equipped with steam-disrupting gauntlets, intercepted the auburn-haired girl's wind attacks effortlessly. His precise movements disrupted the flow of the gusts, redirecting them harmlessly away from his teammates.
Simultaneously, the girl with a determined expression showcased her expertise in defensive steam-crafting. With a swift motion, she activated steam-emitting vents on her forearms and thighs, creating an ephemeral barrier that absorbed the impact of the opposing trio's attacks. The crystalline-eyed girl's steam-enhanced boots, designed for agile maneuvers, found themselves constrained by the protective steam shield.
Victor's protectors seized the initiative. The boy with the black hair, a steampunk communicator affixed to his palm, initiated a coordinated strategy. He transmitted rapid bursts of coded steam signals to his teammate, the girl with determination, who responded with calculated precision. Their synergy became evident as they seamlessly countered the auburn-haired girl's wind assaults and disrupted the crystalline-eyed girl's attempts to evade.
On the other side of the battlefield, the shaved-headed boy attempted to recalibrate his strategy. His mechanical enhancements, focused on manipulating metal cables, faced unexpected interference from the girl with determination's disruptive steam field. His movements became sluggish, and his attempts to entwine his opponents were thwarted by the unpredictable disruptions in the steam-laden atmosphere.
The protectors capitalized on the trio's disarray. The boy with unruly black hair unleashed a concentrated burst of steam from his gauntlets, creating a controlled stream that enveloped the shaved-headed boy. The pressurized steam obscured the boy's vision, disorienting him and disrupting the mechanisms on his palms.
Seizing the opportunity, the girl with determination stepped forward. Her chest-mounted disruptors emitted precise bursts of steam, targeting the shaved-headed boy's vulnerable points. The disruptions cascaded through his mechanical enhancements, causing temporary malfunctions. With his coordination compromised, he struggled to mount an effective defense.
In the midst of the chaos, the crystalline-eyed girl attempted a daring maneuver. Activating her steam-enhanced boots to their maximum capacity, she soared through the battlefield, attempting to bypass the protective steam shield. However, the boy with black hair anticipated her trajectory, adjusting the angle of his steam stream to intercept her mid-air.
The confrontation reached a pivotal moment as Victor's protectors showcased their dominance. The battlefield was marked by the hiss of steam, the whir of gears, and the interplay of magical elements. Students observed in awe as the protectors demonstrated not only their defensive prowess but also their strategic offensive capabilities. The trio opposing Victor found themselves overwhelmed, struggling to regain control against the meticulous coordination of their adversaries.
"YOU FUCKING BASTARD!" The shaved-headed boy shouted at the top of his lungs. "JUST BECAUSE YOU'RE STRONGER THAN US DOESN'T MEAN YOU GET TO DISRESPECT US! FIGHT US!"
Victor's calm gaze shifted atop the young boy. He immediately felt the consequences of his call out, yet he refused to bend at the knee just yet.
"FIGHT U-"
BAM
He was kicked across the chin, instantly knocking him out. And it wasn't one of the two children on Victor's team. No, it was one of his own teammates.
"HEY! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!?" The teacher shouted, but before he could even intervene, the remaining group members and the protectors of Victor instantly jumped the boy.
And without a second of hesitation in between, the two protectors completely beat down the remaining two who could only shiver in fear upon feeling two meat eyes lock onto them. The entire class stared in horror, some unable to even watch as these kids were beaten past their loss of consciousness.