Eden.- *Think* This place is gigantic
*The screams of thousands of spectators can be heard*
Edén.- *Think * From me iodine...
Shu- Eden, over here
Eden.- I didn't think there would be so many people
Shu.- Do you say that for the audience? It's normal, hearing that Shun brought someone has given hope
*All participants begin to murmur*
Eden: Are you serious?
Shu.- Don't worry, just a few, you know that this apprentice is you
*One in the audience shouts Eden's name, giving him support*
Shu: Wow, it seems that the rumor spread much faster
*Eden falls to the floor on his knees*
Shun.- Are you okay?
Eden.- *Overwhelmed* yes, don't worry, I just need a break
Yuki.- I think you'll need more than that, it looks like you're going to faint
Eden: At what point did the ugly one arrives?
Yuki.- I've been here all the time, you idiot
Shun.- Are you sure you'll be, okay?
Yuki.- It seems that he has just assimilated the great expectations that exist about him
Shu.- I see. So, you don't want to disappoint their hopes
Eden.- Yes...
Yuki.- Don't worry, you'll most likely leave soon, all these guys here have you in their sights
*Eden Gets More Overwhelmed*
Shun.- Yuki, that doesn't help
Yuki.- Good to know
Shu.- Yuki!
Yuki.- Everyone here has their own desires and goals. If it is so weak as to be defeated by pressure, it is of no use. So, I have a question for you
Eden: What's going on?
Yuki.- Will you let yourself be overcome by the pressure or will you carry it to achieve your goals?
Shu.- Yuki...
Eden.- *Think* It's true, it's simpler than I thought. Right now, my greatest wish is to get my grandfather back and beat those bastards.
*Eden stands up with a confident look*
Eden.- Thank you, ugly
Yuki.- Is that your way of saying thank you?
Shu.- *Think* What is it that makes him so determined?
Eden: Shu, I have a question
Shu.- What's going on?
Eden.- How many chances are there to enter GODS?
Shu.- To be honest, this year, I think they are minimal. That's just when you're someone normal
Edén.- I see
*Horns sound*
Eden: What's going on?
Shu.- This is going to start
*Two people are seen in the main box*
Unknown 11.- Hello, hello, can this be heard?
Eden: What is that old man?
Yuki: I really thought I was a little less of an idiot, but you're a complete idiot
That's Zeus, the strongest god in the Greek pantheon and the director of GODS
Zeus.- Welcome to a new edition of the GODS Institute tests. It is nice to inform you that this year there will be a surprise test, I hope you like it
*All participants and members of the public are confused*
Shu.- A surprise test?
Eden.- *Think* I'm sure that pink haired guy would be excited
*Perspective shifted to that of the audience and Shun is shown sneezing*
Heracles: Was this your idea?
Shun.- Yes, don't you think it's more fun that way?
Heracles: Surely you told your apprentice, and prepared him for it
Now that you say it, that's a great idea
Heracles: Wait a minute. It was your idea, and you didn't say anything to him?
Shun.- Knowing everything is boring, surprises are more interesting
Aphrodite: That sounds a lot like something you would do
Heracles: Sometimes I think that you compensate for your intelligence with your strength
Shun.- Thank you
Heracles: That was not a compliment
*Shun manages to see Zeus smiling*
Hey, hey, that's definitely a bad idea
Hermes: What's going on?
The old man is smiling
Hermes: It can't be...
Zeus, the Beast...
*Zeus fixes his gaze on Eden and the battle arena is filled with the aura of Zeus*
*Most students fall to the ground as do some spectators*
Eden.- *Think* It's awesome, his strength right now is on another level
*Shu and Yuki are shown kneeling on the ground*
Eden: Are you all, right?
Shu.- That's what I ask you, isn't your head exploding?
Eden: What are they talking about?
Zeus.- *Thinks* I didn't expect anything less, but it's still amazing
Shun.- Old man, I think that's enough, if you keep going like this you could kill someone
Zeus: Yes, you're right
*The aura disappears and everyone is relieved*
Zeus: Hermes, take those who have fainted to the infirmary, and when they wake up, they are eliminated
Hermes.- Yes
Aphrodite: Was this your idea?
Shun.- No, this happened because the old man lost his grip, don't blame me for his mistakes
Aphrodite: What is it that keeps that boy so safe?
Shun.- Much more than you can think
Zeus: Sorry for the mistake just now, this was not planned. Right now, more than 60% of the participants have been eliminated, so we can advance to the first phase. To do this, I will introduce the teacher of the first year, the goddess Aphrodite
Aphrodite.- I welcome you and thank you for your presence. The first phase consists of physical tests and some challenges where your Zenka energy will be put to the test.
Zeus: With all this explained, let us begin
*Eden and the rest of the participants are shown performing Physical tests, such as weight-bearing, speed, reaction, and Zenka energy tests*
Eden.- Damn, I've barely passed the tests, I thought it would be easier
Heracles: It looks like your boy is in trouble
Shun.- Don't worry, he will pass these tests, the real challenge will come soon
Aphrodite: It frightens me to think that this surprise test was performed by you and Zeus
Shun.- What image do you have of us?
Aphrodite.- That of two narcissistic, self-centered men who only care about enjoying a fight
Shun.- Thank you
Aphrodite: It's not a compliment!
Zeus.- With the results in hand, we will be able to choose those who have passed this test
Zeus.- A total of 26 students have passed: Shu Sagesse, Yuki Tsuka... Naz, and Eden Yomi
*Named Participants Celebrate*
Zeus.- Congratulations to all those named. However, as I've said before, this year there's a surprise test, which I'll explain
Zeus.- This test will consist of a 1-on-1 match, which will be chosen by lot, only half of you will be chosen. Luck
*Everyone starts muttering about Zeus and Shun's decision*
Heracles: So that was the choice
Shun.- Yes
Heracles: It is not bad at all that she was chosen by the two of you
Hermes: But you're aware that your apprentice can take on the favorites, aren't you?
Shun.- Yes, but that makes it even more exciting
Hermes: Seriously, I don't understand what you have in your head
Shu.- So a one-on-one fight...
*All aspirants begin to look at Eden*
Shu.- It seems that everyone wants to turn against each other
Eden: Really?
If, after all, beating Shun's apprentice will give them a certain privilege or fame
Eden: That includes the two of you too, doesn't it?
Shu.- *Shu's eyes start to sparkle* Yes, I'm sorry, but it's a great opportunity
Yuki.- Gaining some fame wouldn't hurt
Eden.- *Smiles* I'm the one who feels it... *Eden's body begins to release a great aura* I'm not going to hold back with anyone
*Aphrodite, Heracles, and Hermes are shown shocked after seeing the aura of Eden*
Aphrodite: I can't be, Shun, that boy...
Shun.- I didn't tell you it would be exciting *smiles*
*A giant box is placed in the middle of the battle arena*
Hera.- Please, go one by one and take a piece of paper from this box, those with the same number will be the ones who will face each other, the order of the fights will be given by the number that has come out
Yuki.- I'll go first *Goes to the box and pulls out the number one*
*Each of the participants approaches one by one to draw a number*
Shu.- It's my turn *Draw the number 2
Unknown 12.- Make way, here's the next number one of GODS *Draw number 1*
Shu.- It looks like you already have a rival Yuki
Yuki.- She won't be a problem, she just knows how to talk
Stranger 12.- Look, you've become very arrogant, Yuki
Yuki.- It's not that, I'm just more confident in my power than before
Unknown 12.- I hope you prove all that on the battlefield
Yuki.- I assure you that I will, and I will not hold back at all
Unknown 12.- I hope so, ugly *Leaves*
Shu.- Do you know her?
Yuki.- Yes, you could say that she was some kind of companion, her name is Naz
Eden.- At least he has good eyesight to recognize the ugly ones
* Yuki hits Eden *
Shu.- Don't you think you should go get your paper?
Eden: Yes, yes, now I'm going
*Eden walks over and pulls out his paper*
Eden.- I'm really out of luck *Paper with the number 2 shown*
Shu.- Hey, hey, are you serious?
So, against the number one in the tests, this will be exciting
Eden.- It looks like it's our turn together *Smiles*
*The last participant chooses their role*
Hera.- With this the draw is over, the first participants will be given 10 minutes to prepare, the rest can watch the fight or wait in their room
Shu and Eden.- *With Serious Faces* Good luck, Yuki
Yuki.- Thanks, but I don't need it, I'm sure I'll finish it
*Shu and Eden leave for their rooms*
Shu.- You'd better not hold back
Eden: I assure you I won't
*Switches to Combat Arena Perspective*
Yuki: You'd better be prepared, Naz
Naz.- You don't need to tell me, today I'm going to eliminate that spoiled girl
Yuki?- Do you say it right there?
*Yuki draws a gold and blue sword*
Yuki.- I'm not going to hold back a bit, little sister