Eightwind Fan

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The night before departure, everyone who would be participating in the event was feeling both anxious and excited. Some were training, some were studying their opponents' profiles, while some were quietly sitting in their rooms, thinking of strategies. 

But no matter what they were doing at the moment, one thought was in everyone's mind.

[I must come back alive.]

This year was one of the years where everything could happen during the Battle of the Underground Beings. While the level of danger was upped due to the uncertainty, it also meant plenty of growth opportunities. 

Everyone who survived until the very end would be applauded.

Juin was doing situps in his room when he heard someone knock on his door. 

"It's me!" Cyrus' voice came from the other side of the door. 

Without moving, Juin merely stared at the doorknob, and within 3 seconds, it was unlocked, and Cyrus walked in.