Selina stood before the defensive droid, her sharp gaze fixed as she adjusted her glasses with a confident flick.
Without hesitation, she summoned her Data Beast with a spirited cheer routine.
"L! U! M! I! N! A! R! A!"
With each letter, Selina clapped and shifted into a new pose, her energy radiating through the auditorium.
She finished with a dramatic flourish, arms extended in a striking pose.
"Luminara, brighten the area with your brilliance!" she declared and swipe the Data Beast card on the Datavice.
A radiant white light burst from her Datavice, swirling like a star in motion.
From within the glow emerged a magnificent butterfly, its delicate wings shimmering like the eyes of a goddess gazing upon the world.
Each flap of Luminara's wings seemed to ripple with celestial energy, captivating everyone who watched.
Selina smiled, knowing the the performance has just begun
Selina extended her hand toward Luminara, and the beautiful Data Beast fluttered gracefully into her palm.
For a moment, the two connected, their bond deepening as Selina felt Luminara's energy pulsing softly against her skin.
"I'm sorry if I underestimated you before," Selina whispered, her voice tender with sincerity. "From now on, I will trust you with all my heart."
Luminara's wings shimmered, twirling gracefully in response to its trainer's heartfelt words, its movements like a delicate dance, reflecting the love and trust they shared.
Selina smiled, feeling the warmth of their connection grow stronger. She turned her attention to the looming defensive droid in front of them.
"You ready, Luminara?" she asked, her tone filled with newfound confidence.
Luminara responded with an elegant flutter of its wings, as if dancing in agreement. They were in sync now, ready to tackle the test.
Selina closed her eyes, recalling Kris's words and the strategy he had shared for their attack.
She focused on the flow of energy between her and Luminara, feeling a sense of calm wash over her.
"Create a concentrated beam of light using Light Manipulation!" she opened her eyes and commanded, her voice steady and sure.
Luminara shimmered, gathering energy from the surrounding area.
A brilliant orb of light began to form between its delicate wings, glowing brighter with each heartbeat.
"Now, use Wind Dance to amplify it!" Selina instructed, her heart racing with excitement.
In response, Luminara fluttered gracefully, summoning gusts of wind that swirled around it. The winds danced and twirled, wrapping around the concentrated light, enhancing its power exponentially.
"Teleport around to gather energy!" Selina urged, her eyes locked onto the offensive droid.
With a graceful leap, Luminara vanished in a flash of light, reappearing in a flurry of motion as it darted around the auditorium. Each teleportation gathered energy from the environment, adding to the brilliance of the beam.
"Unleash the final strike on the offensive droid!" Selina shouted, her voice filled with determination.
Luminara emerged in front of the droid, wings spread wide as the gathered energy coalesced into a blinding beam of light.
With a triumphant flourish, it released the concentrated attack, the beam shooting forth with blinding intensity, aimed directly at the target.
The auditorium erupted with light as the attack connected, shaking the ground and leaving other students in awe of the display.
"What the heck just happened? I can't see!" one of the nearby students exclaimed, shielding their eyes from the blinding light that had just erupted in the auditorium.
Selina's friends, Belle and Chansey, exchanged astonished looks, their excitement palpable.
They had anticipated something special, but the sheer power of Luminara's attack exceeded all expectations.
"Did you see that?!" Belle gasped, her eyes wide with wonder.
"That was incredible!"
Chansey nodded vigorously, still trying to process the spectacle.
"I can't believe that came from that tiny butterfly!"
Belle turned to Chansey, excitement shining in her eyes.
"Okay, Chansey, it's our turn! Let's show them what we can do!"
"Right!" Chansey replied, nodding eagerly.
Belle looked at her Data Beast, Tide Hound, and called out, "Let's go, Tide Hound! Prepare to attack!"
With a resolve, she followed Kris's strategy, calculating her moves with precision.
The result was stunning—her offensive droid was hit with perfect timing, causing an impressive display of power that had the students around her gasping in awe.
Meanwhile, Chansey, committed to show her strength and took a different approach.
Though she didn't ask for strategy from Kris, her attack still packed enough punch to make an impact.
While not as refined as Belle's, it was still an impressive display, earning nods of approval from nearby students.
"They'll definitely get on the scoreboard!" a student remarked, amazed by the performances of the two girls.
As the auditorium pulsed with life, other students also began to unleash their attacks. A hulking stone creature charged forward, slamming its fists into its own droid, creating shockwaves that rattled the ground beneath them.
Selina, still riding the high of her success, watched her friends in awe. "Look at everyone go! They're really giving it their all!"
Teacher Lea sitting on her seat observing the students as they attacked their defensive droid, her mouth slightly agape as she observed the raw talent unfolding before her.
"Incredible… absolutely incredible," she murmured, amazed by how much the students had grown.
"They're truly shining today!"
The atmosphere crackled with energy, making it clear that this would be a competition to remember.
Kris group's was pushing their limits, showcasing not only their abilities but also the teamwork and strategies they had learned from Kris and each other.
The auditorium was alive with excitement, a true testament to their hard work and dedication.
Another powerful explosion echoed from Kris's side of the auditorium, loud enough to make heads turn once more.
This time, the source was Necho and Thursday, their attack unleashing an intense blast that shook the training hall.
As the dust settled, students watched in awe at the impressive scene unfolding before them.
Necho and Thursday's droids remained unscathed, not a single scratch on their pristine frames despite the impressive display of power.
The shockwave from their attack had been loud and powerful enough to draw attention, but the droids stood firm, untouched.
It shows the quality of the droid that what the Hayao Tech Corporation provided wasn't just some cheap technology.
A murmur of impressed chatter rippled through the crowd, with students turning to each other, exchanging wide-eyed glances.
Some whispered in admiration, while others couldn't hide their envy.
"Wow, What's with those attacks, it doesn't look an attack from a rank 1 data beast…" one student muttered, watching in awe.
"Do you think we can pull off something like that?" another asked, their voice tinged with doubt.
The intensity of the scene left everyone on edge, realizing the competition was much more difficult than they imagine.
Kris looked at the droid, noticing the slight burn marks left by Pyro's powerful attacks.
He patted Pyro Cub affectionately, grateful for a job well done.
As he watched his friends excel in their test, a smile spread across his face, swelling with pride for their accomplishments.
His gaze drifted to the front of the auditorium, where the scoreboard displayed the results of the Attack Proficiency stage.
He was dumbfounded by the names displayed.
It was a stunning sight to see not only his own name but also those of his friends dominating the list, alongside some students he wasn't familiar with.
Damage Scoreboard:
Selina Sim
Kris Blazewood
Jin-Ho Park
Belle Carter
Aisha Patel
Thursday O'Reilly
Takeshi Watanabe
Necho Rivera
Chansey Pham
Miguel Verde
Kris couldn't help but feel proud of his friends, knowing that his strategies might have helped them too.
But he wasn't taking all the credit; he knew the strategy wouldn't have worked without their hard work and the strong bond they shared with their Data Beasts.
Especially Selina.
He knew the combination would be powerful, but seeing her at the number 1 spot gave him goosebumps. Even though he didn't go all out with Pyro, it was still surprising for him to be in the top 2.
'Maybe I overestimated the power of a rank 1 data beast, but I'm satisfied with my position that won't give me much attention like the top 1.'
He looked over to his friends, who were still staring blankly at the screen.
Necho and Chansey instinctively looked at each other, communicating with their expressions.
'I think we should've asked advice from Kris.'
Still, they were satisfied that they were in the top 10.
The other students also looked at the damage scoreboard, a mix of admiration and envy etched on their faces.