After all the senior students had received their items from the treasure room, everyone sat in the academy's main assembly hall, the excitement and fatigue from the previous tournament still evident on their faces. Suddenly, the headmaster's voice rang out, filling the hall:
— Each of the four winners has received their item… Well done! But don't think the challenge is over!
The audience was stunned by his words. Some students' faces were filled with surprise and shock: there was still another stage of the tournament to come.
The headmaster continued, his gaze stern:
— Now, the individual challenge begins. This competition will consist of three rounds. Two will fight in a battle, and the winner will advance to the final round, where the true champion of this tournament will be determined.
Excitement began to rise in the hall, and the students exchanged excited and fearful glances.
The headmaster then announced the names of the first competitors:
— Competition 1: Saruto vs. Kyle.
— Competition 2: Lucien vs. Ryan.
A brief silence fell over the hall, then whispers erupted among the students about the upcoming confrontations. Everyone knew the power of these four, and they knew the fight would be spectacular.
The two stood in the ring, Saruto smiling gently, while Kyle prepared himself, his eyes blazing with the energy of the lightning and the dormant storms within him. His aura rose around him, radiating a blazing blue lightning.
Meanwhile, Lucien and Ryan stood in another ring, each sensing the other's energy, preparing to unleash their full potential before the audience. Awe and rivalry were evident on everyone's faces.
Hearts pounded, and eyes followed every move. The upcoming confrontation would determine who would advance to the final challenge, the one that would crown the champion of this tournament.