Dare

Grand Hall Assembly

A few hours ago, the huge courtyard below the stairs heading up to the purple pillar had been filled with hundreds of second year acolytes. Now, however, it was starting to fill up once again, as beams of lights transported new acolytes as well as other figures. Instead of staying on the floor, they all walked up the stairs, making their way toward the rows of seats on the side. Some of them were in groups, others were alone.

Based on the clothings of these people, they were a mix of third year acolytes as well as magi from all kinds of institutions. After they took their seats, they looked up to watch the big screen broadcasting a live feed of what was happening in the virtual arena. 

A young man dressed all in black walked up the stairs and a magus came to greet him. "Ah, Magus Xion, welcome I am glad you can join us."