December 09, 3067
The Pre-Qualifiers kicked off two weeks before the main three-day tournament, and the air at Far West buzzed with anticipation. For the students, this wasn't just practice—it was a battlefield. They'd fight tooth and nail to claim a spot in the tournament.
Ardiel, ever the overachiever and attention grabber, signed up for all three divisions. He was gunning for victory in the Maverick's Arcana Prix for the Magister Division, Godfrey's Combat League and Last Stand for the Auror Division, and the Wild Hunt and Team Combat for the Mixed Division, quite bold for a freshman.
