Dimensional Descent

Aina looked down toward the kneeling Rafthin then toward Leonel. By now, wouldn't Leonel have done something? So why was he just standing there holding back a laugh?

In these last couple years, Aina had gotten better at controlling her coercion to the point that it no longer leaked without her direction. So, that sort of primal desire everyone had when they looked at her was no longer there.

Unfortunately, there was only so much she could do aside from this. Even if she covered her face, the annoyances would come. She hadn't had to deal with such things in the last two years, but it seemed that she would have to get used to it now.

That said, there was quite a simple answer to all of this.

Aina's hand flashed to the side and caught Leonel's arms, subtly pinching his skin as though blaming him for not doing something.

Rafthin's expression froze, his mouth half open as he had been prepared to give another long spiel.

His head slowly turned toward Leonel, but all he received in return for his glare was a shrug and an almost sheepish smile.

"Better luck next time."

In the distance, the Head of Rusted Blade's expression darkened. Rafthin was truly not a bad student, but his understanding of timing and place had always been off.

Had he done this after the first round, there wouldn't have been an issue. But, to be embarrassed in such a fashion before it even began would only dampen the mood of the others even more.

'At least maybe now he'll actually take this seriously. How ridiculous.'

it was free of dust. Without a word, as though nothing had happened, he strolled

My beautiful

didn't know what to say to this… But, as the saying went, you missed 100% of the shots you didn't take. It seemed

be found. Just from a cursory glance, Leonel was able to pick

course, Leonel hadn't looked toward her to compare her to Aina. Rather, Emna

an obscure and lowkey character. A bit chubby and even wearing glasses. He was definitely not the first look one would have in mind for a Head

based on his strength and the subtle atmosphere of those in

reconnaissance. About time this

"Be careful."

with a raised eyebrow. She wouldn't usually say such a thing when he was clearly up against inferior competition. Yet, she

and nodded,

that moment, the elders moved. One of the mysterious four from Valiant Hall along with three others, one from each of the Organizations, dashed forward, sprinting along the waving pillars as though it was flat ground before disappearing into the

jostling for position, waiting for the elders to reach the target destination

Valiant Hall students. It felt as though they were surrounded from all sides

for a frontline position like the others. Looking off

glance was quite placid. But, when he noticed that Leonel looked toward his twin daggers again and shook his head, he felt a spark of rage that

the enemy right now. There are bigger fish

from his body.

eyebrow. 'Hoho,

they all accepted that their enemy wasn't each other, then this

smart decision, I don't mind helping all