That Same Night Headmasters Room Aurora Saint Academy
Knock Knock
"Come in,"
"Good Evening William it's great to see you, my friend" Headmaster Alfred stands up too give him a hug.
"Aha indeed it is" William taps him on the side of each shoulder.
"Here sit"
Alfred materializes a chair for William. "How's the weather been for you?"
"The same as usual snowy. Grey skies. It's always nice coming to Aiz"
"You welcome you can come and visit anytime"
"Of course thank you I just wanted to meet with you today to ask you something?"
"Yes, what is it?"
"Am sure you are aware of the Phantom Order." William asks.
"Yes I am"
"Their objectives and goals are they known to you?"
"No not as of yet but we do know the group consists of nine powerful dark mages"
"I heard of the attempted kidnapping of one of your students."
"Yes"
"It was one of the Phantom Order members?"
"One that can manipulate shadows"
"There haven't been any advancements since then?"
"No"
"Hmm, and you invited me and my students to view this upcoming third stage? Knowing that they are in danger as well"
"Of course so you can view your future opponents. And you did come on your terms, William"
Silence fills the room.
"Very well I shall see you tomorrow Alfred."
William stands up from his seat and heads towards the door.
"Leaving already we haven't-"
"My students and I are leaving tonight"
"If that's what you want"
"Goodbye Alfred"
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Back at the Inn In Oriana
KNOCK KNOCK
"Wake up Rowen. Ai and Xi you too"
"Wha what happened" Ai answers through the door.
"Just get ready now. Pack all your belongings we are leaving"
Ai opens the door letting a concerned headmaster barge in.
"It must a big deal" Rowen says packing his things.
"What happened?" Xi asks.
"The headmaster of Aurora Saint something is off here"
"What about third stage?"
"Not now this place is not safe. We must hurr-" William warns.
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK
The four stop for a moment.
"Who would be knocking at this time" Rowen goes for the door.
"Wait" Williams cautions his student.
Xi quickly uses her mana reader to scan whoever is behind the door.
A dark red hue appears from the person on the other side.
"Noo!"
"MOVE IT" Ai yells as she pulls Rowen from the door and simultaneously makes a punching motion towards the door and the window.
BOOM
"SHIT"
The four exit through the hole within the inn run out to the streets.
HUFF HUFF
"This is absurd" Rowen exclaims.
"We're not out of the blue yet the target is honing in on our location fast," Xi says.
"We gotta get outta this area" Rowen summons his bow purple in color, his eyes glow a purple hue, he then shoots his bow back releasing an arrow ahead of them. "To me"
Rowen pulls all for of them together.
STAR MAGIC: INSTANT TRANSPORTATION
BOOSH
The four get transported to where the arrow landed with a magic circle around them.
"Let us go," Rowen says as he picks up the bow from the ground.
"Where are we going," Ai asks running through the alleyway in between houses
"Towards the station, it's the best we-"
The four stopped in their place and ahead of them was a person with a mask.
"How did I not notice" Xi says.
"Who the hell are you!" Ai speaks.
"Let us through now" Rowen demands.
"Oh, my Twelve Stars please listen to my sweet melody," the masked figure says as they begin to hum.
"Cover your ears" William warns.
The four attempt to cover their ears.
"Too late"
The four mages from Falos fall to the ground with their eyes and clothes.
"Well well, this will be interesting," Melody says.
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[Valerus]
AHH
"What kind of dream was that"
The faint light on the horizon begins to shine.
"It's morning today's the day"
As I get ready I can't help but shake off what I saw yesterday. A dream yeah a dream.
"Val you ready?"
"Yeah"
I stare at myself in the mirror "yeah." Out of the room I go as me and Eriko make our way downstairs. Lady Elise blesses both of us with her wishes.
Sir Vincent and my mother greet us at the door. "Shall we head on over there?" "Your going mother" I ask. "No worries Young Master she will be accompanied by me"
"A-alright be safe"
You could be reading stolen content. Head to Royal Road for the genuine story.
We head on outside.
"So where is the event being held again?"
"The colosseum behind the auditorium"
"You both got this"
"I have faith in both of you. We shall see you there when the colosseum opens for the public.
We arrive at the school.
"Okay we got this"
"Yeah I nod to Eriko"
VRMM
"Huh"
2 mages appear at the front.
"Valerus Marina please head this way"
"Eriko Agnello this way"
"Hey what the"
We are then transported below the coliseum and Eriko is separated. It was a dungeon-like hallway with steel ground and the mana flowing throughout the school. With square-like openings spread throughout the hallway. I peek outside.
"Woah"
We're right under the surface of the colosseum.
"We are here," says the mage that guided me.
A steel door.
That was labeled waiting room.
I enter the door.
"Valerus," an enthusiastic Ezekiel says.
"Last one," Jonathan says.
Albeck stares at me and gives me a nod.
"At last," Jericho says.
"How long were you guys waiting?" I ask them.
"Not too long"
"We are just waiting here"
"Are you ready to do battle?" Ezekiel asks.
"Uh"
"Relax we haven't been shown the matchups yet" Jericho says. "Although it doesn't matter cause I will beat all of you"
"Hmph we'll see"
Albeck remains silent in the corner of the room.
"Well, aren't you confident in yourself" Jericho questions.
"I am cause I know am the only one here that did something to that sea serpent. None of you couldn't do anything, even if you were a Dragon Clad, even if you know Ultima Magica, even if you are naturally gifted, or even a Twelve Star, you guys have nothing on me."
"He does have a point," I thought to myself but I did see this character troupe many times in anime and manga cocky overpowered full of himself character who thinks they can beat everyone. Wait scratch that he can beat everyone well maybe except myself.
An hour passes by.
STOMP STOMP ROOOOOAAR
The stands are filled, and the rumbling from all the movement can be felt.
"Looks like it's time"
"Participants get ready it's time"
We all stand up and warm ourselves out.
Looking at the Colosseum from a bird's eye view.
The Headmaster and his attendees sat near the top of the Colosseum looking down.
In the middle 4 screens are being used by projection magic mages to project the battle going on to those who sat farther away from the arena in the Colosseum.
Moving progressively lower the middle section was occupied by the outside citizens while the lower section was given to fellow students and staff.
The style of the Colosseum from bottom to top was heavily based on the founder of Aiz Aurora Oriana. The first three stories of the building's exterior were surrounded by 60 arches, each half-column serving as the focal point of an arch. Measuring 4 meters in width and 6.95 meters in height, these were the biggest on the lower level. They measured 6.35 meters in height and the same width on the two higher floors where the Headmaster Box was held.
There are two main entrances grand entrance to the Colosseum. The North and the South. With 70 entrances. 60 statues throughout the arena of founder Aurora Oriana. Statues of the Seven Overlords Placed on the North Side. The arena is rectangle in shape surrounded by a body of water.
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Outside the Colosseum.
The five council members stand facing each other.
"Woah more people showed up this year than last year" Issac surprised looking around.
"Most likely due to Valerus, Eriko, and Ezekiel participating" Axel claims.
"Drawing attention to us is not a good idea we should be wary of what may come," Luna says.
"We'll be fine" Faith dismisses their worries"
"You say that now Faith but look what happened before. You have to be more careful please." Luna says with an endearing look.
"You worry too much Luna it won't happen again. Trust me"
"Hello Council" Ariana Heldam greets the council members.
"Ms Heldam good morning," Axel says.
"A lot of people showing up huh today"
"Yes, we were just discussing," Luna says.
"Indeed I have one question for you guys who do you think will win the Magus Exam"
"Hmm hard to say," Faith says.
"I'd say all 8 participants have the chance to win," Luna says.
"If I were to choose I'd say one of the twelve stars," Issac says.
"Although I would like to pick the Twelve Stars Jonathan Fultear"
"All interesting selections. Am wondering because me and my fellow teachers have a game where-"
"Ariana let's go, are we supposed to be up there by now," Taz Fuldre says.
"We dont want to make the professors and Headmaster waiting," Celeste Carmen says.
"Ah yes, we do need to go. Well talk to you later student council enjoy the game"
"Pardon the interruption we shall have more time to talk about this later"
"Goodbye my dears" Celeste waves at them.
Faith stares at Celeste as she walks away.
"Faith? Something wrong" Luna asks.
"N-nothing, I am just probably overthinking something" Faith brushes her concern as she marches forward.
"Can't be. No" She says to herself as she shakes her head.
"Wait a minute Axel why did they say we can chat after? Arent we sitting with them in the Headmaster's box?" Luna asks as they walk together.
"No, we're not. The headmaster said that the first-year teachers and the rest of the professors are to be together"
"Strange But didn't the previous council sit with them?"
"I do not want to defy the headmaster's orders. However, we have our designated section on the opposite end of the colosseum."
"Really?!"
"Luna it's going to be fine" Issac reassures her with Ceaser giving a thumbs up. "Okay," Luna says as she looks at Faith with a concerned look.
"Ceaser, may I ask one more time before we set foot in this Colisum your premotions have may come around?"
Ceaser shakes his head.
"Alright let us head on inside"
"Aww wanted to chat a little more there"
"Well we sorry we have to be up there"
"Pardon me I have to use the restroom"
"K"
Celeste walks away.
"Taz dont find it strange?"
"What?"
"About Celeste, she was never one to show interest or intrigue in something the exception being this year. Especially during the closing moments of the second stage"
"You're thinking too much into it Ariana. She's probably just as amazed as we are because of the students this year"
"Yeah your right"
"Plus the twelve stars aren't the only ones that are talented"
"That's just a bias cause your students are in it," Ariana says playfully.
"Ha we shall say who will come out as the victor"
"Am back let's head on" Celeste says.
"Celeste who do think-"
"The Twelve Stars will win"
"O-okay" Ariana looks at Taz as he shrugs his shoulders.
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"So this is where our little section is," Axel says.
"Right between the second and third level" Faith remarks.
The five take their seat.
"At least our chairs are comfy and the way the sun is positioned we'll get blocked"
"Wait what that" Luna points in the opposite direction.
"Hmm"
Right below the Headmaster's Box was another designated section.
"Another section?"
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"We're here, " Ariana says as she enters the Headmaster's box. "Wooah were up here"
"It is a nice room"
Celeste remains silent.
"You three welcome. Let us enjoy the stage from here" Headmaster Alfred Dawkins says.
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Underground.
"Mages please step out of the room." Colosseum attendant mage says.
We follow the elder mage as we make our way to another area. The noise and the rumbling from above make me anxious and excited.
As we turned a corner we met with the girls standing on a circle platform.
"Please stand on the platform and wait momentarily."
We all waited for on the platform.
BOOM POOF BOOM
Noises came from above.
"Let's go" Ezekiel jumped up and down while the others looked calm cool and collected.
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"Good day to everyone who has shown up and Welcome to the third stage of the Aiz Magus Exam" I am Professor Lop and the person sitting next to me is Professor Randall Deximar the art Professor. "Hello everyone" "Today we will be your announcers for this great stage-"
CHEER CHEER
"They making a show out of this"
"Of course they are. This event is being watched all over in the four regions. Am sure the teams in Boundera and Zellar will be watching closely as well" Jericho remarks.
"From what am hearing, we are the last region to make decide on their team for the Aiz Magnificent Games. Which I do find odd because Aiz is normally on top of their game" Jonathan remarks.
"Let them watch we'll beat 'em anyways."
"Haha you have to make the team first Twelve Star," Jonathan says.
"Why you-"
"No fighting or else you're disqualified," the Colosseum attendant mage warns the two.
I glance over and Rose who is mad pissed and laser focused. I can feel her mana from here as Bianca and Eriko stand beside her.
"Let us quickly introduce some special guests. First, we have three Captains from the Federation of Mages Squad 4 Captain Percival Caldwell, Squad 5 Captain Kaneda Aibara, and Squad 6 Captain Javin Landres" The three Captains wave from the designated section in the lower part of the Colosseum.
"There sure are a lot of people" Javin remarks.
"Be ready look out" Percival.
"Dont worry I have my speed clones at each entrance of the Colosseum if anything happens they'll report it to me or I'll feel something in my mana" Javin looks at his arm.
"Ahh dont worry too many guys let's just enjoy the show," Kaneda said acting like a fan eating food and drinking a beverage.
"The two Captains turn back to face the stage"
CLAP CLAP CLAP
"This is necessary?" Luna asks.
"It seems to be now"
"Also guests from the region of Falos
1st Star Aries (The Strength) Xi Yu Hang
9th Star Sagittarius (The Arrow) Rowen Dupree
10th Capricorn (The Blast) Ai Katsuki
Headmaster William Elcanvera"
The four of them take their seats below in the other reserved section across the Colosseum.
"What!?" Axel says.
"Why would they do this?" Faith says.
"Axel we have to question the Headmaster. We were not told of this" Luna says.
"Shit this was a bad idea"
Three Captains are here I thought to myself.
"Now everyone let's bring out the eight participants who made us past Stage 2"
The platform raises as we get lifted up light begins to hit us as we are all blinded by the roars and lights of the Colosseum. As I look around the arena is shaped like a box. As I examined Close "Water?" the arena that was in was surrounded by water.
"First from Class 1A Albeck Reigns, Jericho Pearson, and Jonathan Fultear," Lop says.
"From class 1B Twelve Stars Valerus Mariana, Ezekiel Agnes, and Eriko, Agnello" Randall speaks with enthusiasm.
"Finally from Class 1C Rose Providence and Bianca Roche," Lop says.
CLAP CLAP APPLAUSE
I look all over. I sense my mother's mana. I look to the right of me. She waves as Sir Vincent is beside her.
"Rose!" Sunneta, Lily, Bella, and Azalea's hair can be seen in the first row sitting in the same section area as the student council.
CLAP CLAP
"Good luck everyone," Faith says.
"Now if everyone can turn their attention to the screens the matchups will now be named"
A blank 8-person bracket appears.
VRMM
Names flash.
Jonathan Fultear vs Rose Providence
Valerus Marina vs Albeck Reigns
Ezekiel Agnes vs Jericho Pearson
Eriko Agnello vs Bianca Roche
"Well well well," Jonathan says.
"Our first match shall be Jonathan Fultear vs Rose Providence. Other participants, please wait in the waiting area" On the side on the ground level, there was a section separated from the rest where we could wait. They provided chairs, beverages, and food while we waited.
"Val this matchup," Eriko says. "Yeah I know what a coincidence"
"Let's see how good Jonathan is," Jericho says. "Hopefully Rose will be alright," Bianca says.
"The overseas of these matchups will be Professor Kazarian Kayneth the Magic Defense Professor!"
"Okay the rules are simple knock your opponent out or knock them off into the water. There entire body must be dumped into the water. We have nurses on standby"
"Alright is everyone ready?!" Randall yells into the mic.
"God hes so loud" Kayneth shakes his head.
"Alright guys begin"
"The first bout is on its way"
"I'll let you have the first-" Jonathan says with his arms up.
ULTIMA MAGICA
"Seriously?" Jonathan says in a tired voice.
