"RIN KURAMA JASPER! IF YOU SAY ONE MORE WORD, I PROMISE YOU EVEN IN DEATH YOU WON'T HAVE REST!" Maze shouted as she stood up, causing everyone around them to look toward their table.
"And this is why I said what I said... because while you are normally a cool and calm collected person, Maze, that's only until someone says something you don't like. Which leads to you having an outburst that is fueled by emotions rather than logic, during which your first thought is to act rather than question. For example, why would someone say such a thing, or even, what is their intent behind them getting me out of character?"
Rin said calmly as Maze sat down and retracted her power, after realizing what Rin said was the truth. Considering that, as a cultivator, being too emotional isn't a blessing but a curse, which could be exploited by your enemies and lead to your defeat, or even worse, your death.
"Thank you, Rin," Maze muttered quietly with disappointment in herself as she reflected on the way she had treated Ethan a while ago.
"You're welcome, Maze. Also, it would seem you're not the only one who benefited from this situation." Rin said mysteriously as he looked at the sky, while Maze just blinked in confusion.
"Huh? What are you talking about, Rin?"
"You'll learn in due time, but for now, let's finish our breakfast and head to the venue."
"Alright," Maze shrugged as she put the matter behind her.
'Hmm, while I would have loved to watch it, something tells me it was better I was here than there. Nevertheless, you cannot hide it forever, my friend, so please go crazy and show everyone your new power. While also carving your name into the annals of history.'
Rin smiled as he muttered something to himself, "Hopefully, the wait will be worth it, and your father won't ruin everything at the last minute like last time."
He chuckled while removing the barrier and the minor illusion he had placed around the building the moment he felt Ethan's bloodline awaken.
***
30 minutes later...
BOOM! BANG! CRACK! SIZZLE!
As fireworks shot into the sky as the ground shook like an earthquake from the roar of 10,000 people, it was finally time for the reselection to begin, so the school could finally finalize its candidates for Project X.
"FORBIDDEN BLOOD ARE YOU READY!!! FOR THE MOST HYPED-UP BATTLES OF THE SEMESTER!!! WHERE WE WILL FINALLY RECEIVE THE ANSWER AS TO WHO ARE THE KINGS AND QUEENS OF FB!!!" A man in a black tuxedo with a white oval mask on his face shouted into a microphone as he levitated in the air.
Above a massive arena that was sectioned into five areas that resembled the cages used for martial arts fights, wherein the selected first-year students who were nominated as representatives of FB could be seen standing.
Surrounded by an audience of students, teachers, parents, and friends. Along with some special cameras flying around them, which not only took their photos but would also be used to live stream the reselection battles for the upcoming Project X camp.
That would start with the first-year students and end with the junior class, considering none of the senior students disagreed with the school's decision. So, this competition will most likely end sooner rather than later.
Nevertheless, during the reselection, the participants and fighters will have a brief period of rest after every fight to relax and rejuvenate. If deemed necessary, but any who let's begin...
"YES!!!" The crowd shouted as the announcer smiled and stretched out his hand to the judge's table.
"Well, then, do give a round of applause to our lovely judges!" The announcer stated as the crowd and even the participants glanced at the elevated table within the arena that overlooked the cages.
Which was where our beautiful President Olivia could be seen wearing a white blouse with blue jeans and brown sandals as she sat beside Vice President Calvin, who was wearing a grey T-shirt with black jeans and white Air Forces.
Yet, these weren't the only people at the table, since right in between the President and Vice President of FB, our notorious cousin Felicia Humming.
The current Student President of FB could be seen sitting peacefully in a sundress and sandals with shades on.
"So, do the judges have any words of encouragement for our courageous challengers today?" The announcer asked as he and the crowd waited patiently for a response.
"While it may be generic, regardless of what happens today within the cage, you guys are all winners in our eyes, and we are glad you chose to attend our school! So, give it your all, and I hope to see some exciting fights today!" The Vice President smiled as he glanced at Olivia before turning his head toward Felicia.
"... just have fun and please don't kill anybody by accident as I have enough on my plate already," Felicia said with a yawn as she briefly gazed at her troublemaker of a cousin, "Oh, and go Forbidden!"
"Um, well, that was disappointing. Hopefully, our President could uplift the mood." The announcer said with an awkward laugh.
"Sorry to disappoint, but I think it'd be better if we began the reselection, so with that, let us begin," The President said as she stood up and clapped her hands, commencing the start of the reselection and an event that will last about two days or shorter.
"Well, you heard the lady, so could the first round of contestants step up to fight against Rin Kurama, Wendell Stone, Ghost, Ethan Davis, and Maze Kurama!" The announcer said as our first set of challengers entered the cage.
"Hmm, well, what do we have here?" Rin muttered as he stood up with a yawn and stretched for a bit before looking at the courageous soul who dared to challenge him.
"Just a curious bystander, who wanted to test his luck, Rin. So please go easy on me," Isaac said as he gazed at Rin and tried to look for an opening in Rin's defense.
"Now this was unexpected, however, something tells me your intentions aren't as innocent as they may seem, Isaac," Rin said with vigilance as he inspected Isaac.
"Sigh, just what is it with people always trying to tell me, what and who I can be?!" He said with anger as a burst of reddish energy erupted from his body, as a pair of golden khopesh swords appeared in his hands.
"Bro, just what are you talking about?" Rin asked with confusion as he summoned Scarlet and blocked Issac's charge.
Swoosh! Clang!
"Ladies and gentlemen, it would seem we have our first fight of the day, between Isaac Newton and Rin Kurama! And what a way to start, however, this is only the beginning, so who do you think will be the winner? Will it be the infamous Otaku of the Kurama Clan or Issac, the concealed serpent waiting for a chance to shine? Only time will tell," The announcer smiled underneath his mask as he and the crowd watched Rin and Issac exchange attacks.