The next day…
The academy's battle arena buzzed with new students. They chatted among themselves, even betting on who would come out on top.
"Who do you think will be the champion?" one of them asked curiously.
"I don't know. Their abilities haven't been fully revealed yet. But judging by the results of the previous test, I'm betting on Catrine Clay. She's insanely strong and intimidating," another boy said, his face pale.
He still remembered how effortlessly Catrine had blocked a sudden attack from Nysera, a dragon.
The strike had been fast, powerful, and deadly—but against Catrine, it had been like nothing at all.
He was certain she would win this second test.
Hearing his words, the others nodded in agreement.
Just as they were deep in discussion, a voice rang out from behind.
"Look—they're the first wave of students!"
Following the direction of the voice, everyone turned to see a group of students striding in with a cocky, irritating swagger.
