[ Elio Stadium, 'Prodigy Center Academy' Contestant's Dorm ]
The surviving Contestants from the 'Prodigy Center Academy' had a great party, cheering for the Trios' victory over the 'Amalgam Community Academy'.
" You three did well, no wonder the Principal said you three are our top choices... "
[ Contestant: Orlando Prowl ]
[ Academy: Prodigy Center Academy ]
[ Class: 2-S ]
" Yeah, you were also great, Carol!!! "
" You and Carlos are really in sync, don't forget with the help of Donovan's magic of course... "
[ Contestant: Groa Rockborn ]
[ Academy: Prodigy Center Academy ]
[ Class: 2-S ]
" Damn, never thought your first grades will excel that far! "
" This must be celebrated. "
[ Contestant: Slade Sable ]
[ Academy: Prodigy Center Academy ]
[ Class: 2-S ]
" Thanks for the complint, all of you. " Carol welcos it, for she represents the trio who fought the Oniro Brothers as the two others left to their rooms.
" You all did well during the Battle Royale too, please don't praise us that much, we're just competing as any contestants do. " Carol humbly replies to them, trying to humble herself in front of her seniors.
They all talk about the victory and continue to talk about what will happen next.
" The Semifinal Tournant will start in five days... "
" Carol, are you sure Carlos and Donovan are prepared for the next battle? "
" Next battle? " Carol asks.
" I think we do..., after all- "
" Are you sure? " the question made Carol startled, imdiately began to make an uneasy expression.
" I don't know about what you guys think of this, but... "
" Do you all feel this 'Tournant' is a bit..., rushed? " Carol asked her seniors, as they all sighed when hearing this question.
" Well, since all the academies in this Country had to be present, guess the Tournant must find a way to make them all participate while keeping the ti efficient... "
" After all, what Tournant that could take 100 days? if I were the one who made the Tournant, as King Avalon, I would probably use this 'Battle Royale' thod too. "
" Since there's no other way to compensate all 333 participating academies in a compressed date schedule. "
" I see... " Carol sighs, as she hears those from her seniors.
" There's just too much who wanted to participate, not to ntion... "
" All academies in Elysium Haven here, mostly sponsored either by Royals, Conglorates, Big Companies, etc, for they all support the Education Ministry here. "
" Even Hunters and Knights, that shouldn't concern themselves in these things too. " Carol thinks about this, realizing how cramped the situation is, realizing the invisible interests behind it all.
" Well, Principal Axel should've told you about this, I felt sorry for you. " Orlando tells Carol about this.
" As a mber of the House of Prowl, I must reveal to you that this Tournant is not only a place for entertainnt or sports, but also..., "
" A 'gambling place', for those who want their family na shined through the efforts of their kids. " Orlando says it, which made all of the Academy's contestants look down.
" It seems you all had the sa mindset..., perhaps you compete here because those behind your backs place an 'invisible bid' on you, didn't they? " Orlando asks them about it.
" Money, Pride, Honor, Survival... "
" These things are the ones that motivate one to compete in this lot. "
" So already knew this and so didn't as they were all blinded by the advertising. "
" So, for those who didn't know, don't be surprised if, in the end, only the highest prestige of academies will survive, for their contestants are not the sole power they could muster in this Tournant. "
" But the King knows this, right? " Carol suddenly asks, which makes Orlando look at her.
" Yes, he knew. " Orlando calmly tells her.
" He always knew, yet he allowed it for that's the main purpose this Tournant was built. "
" An event to make the Royals and Commoners busy for their fa, to make them happy in their boring lives. "
" You could also think it's also made to make sure none of His Majesty's Subjects ever think of overthrowing him, it's just like that, naturally. "
" Hence... "
" Hence, for those who learned deeply of this Tournant, there's a calling for the Tournant that none would ever utter in front of the public. "
" Afraid for the persecution purposes. "
" And that is for the Tournant is secretly called... "
" 'The Tournant of Treachery'... "
" For the Tournant was never 'fair' from the start, everything is already decided behind the scenes... " Orlando tells the contestants, making them shiver as they hear what he just said.
" But Orlando... " Slade raises his hand.
" But despite all that, we still need to compete, right? " he asks, which makes the atmosphere turn back as it once before, the shivers on the contestants disappear as Slade returns the spirits towards the mbers, making them cheer once more while Orlando just went silent in all that.
...
( Afterwards. )
[ Elio Stadium, 'Prodigy Center Academy' Outside the Contestant's Dorm ]
Orlando Prowl is on his phone, having a call with soone as he scratches his hair.
" Yes, I already tried my best to degrade their spirits... "
" But that Slade Sable managed to turn back the depressing atmosphere I tried to give them, it's a total fail. " Orlando tells the one he calls for.
" Then try again!!! " said the caller to him.
" You only have five days left as we had prepared for you ti to make sure of your success. "
" If you fail, the funds I lend to your House will be retracted, returning it to the lowest point after the Elves Invasion*. " the caller threatens him, making Orlando frustrated.
" Then what am I supposed to do!? "
" You think my Tier III 'Psyche Magic' will work against those above , you know well that I am the weakest of them in every-!!! " Orlando is suddenly interrupted, as he is bound by sothing wet, a bind made using water.
" ORLANDO PROWL, WHAT HAPPENED! " the caller calls Orlando as the phone is picked up by soone who interrupts.
* Inhales. *
" Arc Magus Academy's Principal Howlex. " the person calls the caller by the na, shocking the caller as he hears it.
" Who is this? Where's Orlando? " he asks but as it happens, Orlando is being bound by a powerful binding of water, as the person who conjured it looks at him, showing himself covered in a robe, black colored glasses, and a face mask.
" Principal Howlex, I'm sorry to interrupt but Orlando Prowl won't be participating in the next round. " the person tells Howlex.
" I'm afraid you have no choice but to only focus on your students' preparation, for your pawns won't be useful anymore. Bye. " the person ends the call while looking back at Orlando who faints from his powerful bind.
" Young Master, it seems you overdid it... " a voice ca out from his shadow.
" I needed him to be like that, Tania. "
" I need to make sure he won't affect the other contestants' spirit no longer. "
" And lastly... "
" I need to make sure we all get so rest before the preparation tomorrow. " the person says, opening his mask for a bit so he can take more air to his lungs.
" Guess during those tis, I can't be doing the 'Draven' thing for so ti. "
" I leave the work to you Black Shadows then, can you do it? " Donovan asks as he ends the night by bringing Orlando back into the shadows.
...
( As it happens. )
[ Arc Magus Academy, Principal's Chamber ]
" Darn it, really now? " Principal Howlex curses over what happened.
" And here I thought I've already made sure that Orlando keeps his mouth shut. "
" But how, argh! " he grunts but suddenly rembers what the mysterious caller told him.
" Focus on my students' preparation, huh? "
" Yeah, right... "
" Fine then, whoever you are... "
" We'll settle it in the Semifinals, you mole from the 'Prodigy Center Academy'... " Principal Howlex grunts as his room is entered, suddenly.
" Ah, speaking of settling... " Principal Howlex sees his guess and welcos it, as he already expects the guest to co despite the ti.
...
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This is the end of the opening Chapters, I hope you can wait for the incoming Chapters of this Volu that will be published in this Novel.
Stay tuned.
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Extra:
* Elves Invasion:
It happened in Volu 4: Donovan's Third Year.
The Prowl family also gets much damage from this attack, just like in 'Chapter 127: Draven's Official Debut To Society Aftermath' ntioned.
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