As the name suggested, the Grand Continental Festival was an event that mirrored the Academy's traditional grand festival in structure, but on a scale so vast it made the original seem like a mere rehearsal.
Three days. Three stages.
The first was dedicated to first-years clashing against second-years, a chaotic storm of youthful potential testing itself against slightly sharper blades.
The second day belonged to the third-years—a proving ground where only those standing at the cusp of graduation could truly measure one another.
And finally, the third day was reserved for the open individual battles, where anyone brave—or arrogant—enough could step forward and showcase their skills before the watching eyes of the continent.
Invitations had been sent to famous guild leaders, tower masters of the great Magic Towers, and renowned warriors who sat at the peaks of their respective fields.
Sponsors, recruiters, and potential mentors would all be there, watching.
