Dimensional Descent

"Your battle over the next few days will be against both the terrain and the geniuses of other Bronze Organizations. The more victories you claim, the more protection Valiant Heart will gain.

"The first round will be a battle for placement. It will require your teamwork and strength. As for the details of this, it is unimportant for now. It will be best if you take in the terrain and circumstances yourselves over the next few hours.

"However, what I will explain is which enemies you will face."

Head Hutchin didn't looked toward the group of youths. From beginning to end, his eyes remained closed as though he was visualizing everything in his mind. It was difficult to tell just what he was thinking.

"There are three other Bronze Organizations competing in this Gathering – Misty Woods, Rusted Blade, and Crimson Hall.

"Of these three, Crimson Hall is the most murderous, Rusted Blade has the most offensive strength, and Misty Woods has the most mysterious and unpredictable methods.

"The Head Student of Misty Woods is known as Wissan Shathana. His ability is classified under the Energy Shield Ability Index and has reached the Misdirection Stage.

"The Head Student of Rusted Blade is known as Rafthin Valeth. His ability is classified under the Physical Strength Ability Index and has reached the Explosion Stage.

"The Head Student of Crimson Hall is known as Emna Beiceran. Her ability is classified under the Blade Affinity Ability Index and has reached the Body as Blade Stage."

Leonel listened to all of this silently, slotting in these individuals into certain positions within his mind.

This Wissan was at the second stage of five. This allowed him to change the direction of

Physical Strength Ability Index was among the most straight forward. It was separated into Power, Explosion, and Pull. Though there were only three stages as far as Leonel knew, the separation between each was quite large. Those at Explosion were quite rare and were separated from those at the Power Stage by being able to

Sense, Feel, Body as Blade, Union and Transcendence. Much like most fifth stages, Transcendence could only be reached by Savants. But, Body as Blade allowed one to use close combat techniques as though their every body part was another

if they were all at Three Stars within their individual stages Leonel couldn't help but

Weak.

unique or enigmatic. Sael's ability alone seemed to blow them out of the water. When Aphestus and Raylion were added into the mix, such a group shouldn't stand a single chance. This realization made it difficult for Leonel to

to gather over the last two decades. But, everything seems to point toward it being outdated. There is also a good chance that these three have become nothing but puppet Student Heads while the true powerhouses

to remain alert…

the ship

full height. He moved to the hull of the

the large doors of the ship suddenly swung

all from their seats. Even with Leonel's hair barely being about two to three

of blades sharpening resounded as the winds lashed out across Leonel's skin. He couldn't help but look down at himself, only to find shallow white

both he and Aina had no choice but to wear their official uniform so his upper body was almost completely bare. And, unlike everyone else who reacted with their Force

this wind was still leaving marks as though he was being whipped. Plus, if he let things keep going like this, even

glowed a faint violet. At that moment, a subtle and

against him shattered and scattered into

cheek rising from