Battles

"Archeologist Academy is already out." Jolly, one of the representatives from Florist Academy, said out loud while looking at the far-away screen.

Ruby sat on top of a tree branch, looking in the direction of their shrine. She hummed in affirmation without saying a word. She was chosen, along with Jolly and their newcomer, Aella, to be the representatives of this event.

Their lineup for this year wasn't as strong as last year, when they were in second place. They had new talents as first-years, but they weren't strong enough to compete yet, except for Aella, who got her chance because of her ability to control water.

Crack… They both heard the sound of a twig getting snapped in half. Someone had stepped on a twig near a bush that was only one stone's throw away.