The audience cheered in a very loud voice with the conclusion of Room B's evaluation, there was a standing ovation for the record breakers Melissa and Fred the cameras panning across their faces as they waved going back to their seats.
Melissa clapped whilst giving a nod towards June who rolled her eyes towards the lackadaisical effort, Jay kept on blowing kisses while Logan was shaking his head, Kara stood to give her the applause for the splendid show that she put on.
"Hope you are ready bro" Roy asked as Denwen who was clapping just nodded his head calmly.
"Ladies and gentlemen, that was just spectacular but now we would have to go on a short break and when we come back, we would jump right into the main event of the day" Cairo said as the audience began to be rowdy, some people stepping out to get refreshments or to use the rest rooms.
Some parents even got to meet their wards from the other rooms to talk about their events and their performances. Room A weren't allowed to be approached as they needed to have their minds fully on the game but that didn't stop parents like Varek and Racheal to stay outside the barriers waving and chanting the names of their children, causing Denwen to cover his face in his palms and Nicole to shrink into her chair as though to avoid the shame.
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Underneath the coliseum, a huge pulsing green gate stood releasing heavy waves of essence that would cause any unawakened to collapse, the wide underground space was strategically caved into the mountain around the gate as the Academy employed the efforts of the dwarves to build the coliseum in order to keep the dungeon in a controlled environment at all times.
In front to the gate was a barricade that had some guards standing unmoving as other members of the Academy's dungeon team moved about in hurried motions to get everything in place.
From the entrance of the underground, Dvalin walked in calmly with hands behind his back, the dwarf wore a robe that had the sides separated as the strong well chiseled abs were all on display. The staff who saw him gave a quick respectful bow as the moved past him.
"You are still bothered" Agrona said approaching him as they both stood looking at the gate.
"Why won't I be, Emberfall's movements these past weeks has been rampant, and this looks just like the prime opportunity for them to strike. My student is going to be in there and he is like a white sheep among black standing out a lot, I just have this pessimistic feeling that something might happen" he spoke with a lot of concern.
"Ah, I see, that's why you assigned three of us to this mission" Dame spoke handing over a clipboard over to a staff as he walked towards the duo "But be rest assured, nothing can happen, not while I am in there"
"Oh, I am praying that those filthy worms bare their fangs today I would make them regret their every decision, especially that Ashborne that took him away from me" Zara said, silent waves of aura leaving her body causing Dame to shake his head.
"Get you head straight Zara, you can't be wishing an Ashborne to interfere in this matter, how do you expect the kids to survive even a stray attack from such a battle, the aura levels alone can suffocate the kids" Dame said but was interrupted as Dvalin raised his hands.
"Zara, we can't start talking about Ashbornes right now, that is why I am sending you and Dame in there, it should be enough for any surprise attack, and Agrona would help ensure that nothing unnatural begins to happen, besides she's one of the best peak rank 3 mage anyone could ask for" Dvalin said as Agrona nodded pushing up the lens up the bridge of her nose.
"Infernals do not make a move unless necessary and if for any reason they dream about it then they would have to face my blade" he said clenching his fists.
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Up above the evaluation had resumed from the short break that they took as on the screen the evaluation details were shown:
ROOM A EVALUATION
Task: The Martial Bunny Dungeon Exploration.
Details: The Martial Bunny Dungeon is a peak rank 1 dungeon containing martial bunnies. They are vegetarians by nature but are very hostile towards intruders. Retrieve the four different crystals located at different points in the dungeon.
There are 10 green crystals, 8 blue crystals, 5 yellow crystals and 1 red crystal.
The first team to get the red crystal wins on default and the evaluation comes to an end.
Bonus Task: The unawakened member of your team wears a fragile armor, keep them safe from the Martial Bunnies until the end of the evaluation.
Fail Requirement: Unable to retrieve any crystal and the moment the armor of your unawakened is destroyed.
'You are only as strong as your weakest link'
The details of the evaluation rolled out as the students of Room A made their way to the field amidst the roars of the crowd.
As they marched down their tracksuits began to change into custom uniforms for each team finally revealing the different teams.
"Do your best bro, I would try my best not to end this too quickly" Roy said stretching as his tracksuit changed into a blue and white strip, the three other members of his team making their way towards him as Nicole followed as well in similar attires"
"You wish, besides with her on your team, I would be praying you even finish the evaluation" Denwen said as his purple and white attire was out in the open with a massive 'C' at the back showing that he is the captain.
Over at the other end Logan and Jay gave themselves a high five splitting up to join their teams.
"You know you have to talk to him sooner rather than later" Melissa said to Kara adjusting her gloves, her gold and black uniform complimenting her skin.
"I'd try my best not to strangle him" Kara said walking away to meet up with her team.
"Hey boss, we are set to go" Nero said dusting off his red and black uniform as he spoke towards Angus who was looking at Denwen and Roy with a slight smile as he nodded his head.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the elites of this year are finally making their way with their various teams toward the dungeon underground" Cairo said excitedly as the Room A students in their teams walked gratefully towards the entrance to the underground.
The live feed on the screens had already begun to show the underground and the students coming face to face with the dungeon. It was so clear and almost real that the audience could swear that they could feel the raw energy leaving the gate.
The cameras switched to the various faces of the students, for most it was their first time, especially for the unawakened members who looked on with mixed emotions, but for people like Denwen who were already used to higher level gates this was nothing.
"Hey cap" a skinny boy not a lot older than Nicole said walking towards Denwen who looked at him with a calm smile.
"I heard that you've been into several dungeons, do you think that it is scary in there?" he asked terrified of the giant pulse gate up ahead.
"Yup, and in there is another dimension that is beautiful beyond your imaginations. Don't worry Ezekiel, as long as I am with you there would be no pressure" he said rubbing his head as Ezekiel smiled broadly in relief.