Elite Academy's grouping committee announced the matchup for the second round:

First Match: Asura Battle Team vs Dynasty Battle Team

Second Match: Saruman Snake Battle Team vs Eagle Battle Team

Third Match: Star Lya Battle Team vs Dark Wolves Battle Team

Fourth Match: Imperial Glory Battle Team vs Icefire Battle Team

Because of the good showing in the first round, the school administration had decided to arrange the competition within usual hours, and not the weekend. It would allow more students to learn from it.

The stimulating effect was working well. The mecha research lab, battle tactics research lab, and archives were usually empty, but now they were reasonably crowded. Elite Academy students loved studying no more than the average student. At this age, they might be more focused in some aspects, but their overall grasp of systems was not strong, and there were many aspects involved in Battle Team battles. This needed a mature view of the big picture.

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