Confined by the barrier Issac created Jonathan Fultear stands on the opposite end of the barrier looking to go back to Aurora Saint Academy. Taking a look back at all his future opponents and possible partners for the third stage. The three girls were sent back to the infirmary at Aurora Saint Academy. The transparent barrier was the only thing separating the passing seven mages from Jonathan.
"Tch this strategy of yours," Jericho says clutching his fist.
Through the transparent barrier, Jonathan stops before he can reach the Teleportation Circle. He turns around walking forward to meet Jericho "It worked didn't it?" Jonathan says with a smile on his face.
STEP STEP STEP
Walking away a faint voice calls out.
"I'll get you, Jonathan"
Rose stands up to her feet and bangs her hands against the barrier trying everything in her power to break it down. Issac stands and watches as she attempts to.
"You hear me!" Rose yells whilst being restrained by Albeck Reigns.
With a smug look on his face walks off and motions goodbye to Rose "I'll see you guys at the tournament" as he gets teleported back first amongst the seven passing.
VRMM
"That damn bastard am going" Rose breaks out of Albecks grasp and attempts to teleport back to the Academy so she can meet Jonathan there. "Issac send me there now." Issac hesitant at first waits a moment before releasing his barrier technique allowing her to step into the teleportation circle.
VRMM
SIGH
"Anyways Congrats again everyone. You guys should head back too. It's been a long day " Issac says with a sincere expression. Albeck picks up an unconscious Valerus, Eriko gets help from Bianca, and Jericho helps Ezekiel.
VRMM VRMM VRMM VRMM VRMM VRMM
"Haa that was a tiring day" Issac lets out an exhausted sigh "That was only 30 minutes huh. A lot can happen" as he looks back at all the destruction and the mayhem that was caused to the forest.
"I guess I have too--------"
...
"Huh"
Within an instance, the Greater Forest of Aiz was restored to what it once was.
"But how?" Issac questions himself "Just a second ago it was"
VRMM
He gets sent back to the Academy teleporting back into the headmaster's Room
"Good job Issac in testing this exam" Axel congratulates him.
"Since Issac did this one and Faith did the opening ceremony either myself you or Ceaser will have to be involved in the third exam," Luna says as she approaches Axel congratulating a confused Issac.
"Good job," Faith says as she taps him on the shoulder.
"Why are u Confused?" Ceaser tells him.
"I thought the the forest?"
"What of the forest it's fine?" Axel says.
"Maybe you should have a rest," Luna says. "Yeah go to sleep"
As the three walk away.
Ceaser remains by Issac's side. He pulls out his special drink.
GULP
"Time was stopped momentarily," Ceaser tells Issac.
"What how?"
"My hourglass a grain of sand fell that I didn't notice. As if time stopped for a quick second. My sand is imbued with my mana so I noticed something was off. A powerful mage must have been close by. Time Magic was used."
"Shouldn't we inform the headmaster what if it was the Phantom Order"
"No, if it was one of the Phantom Order they would've taken Valerus, Eriko, and Ezekiel as soon as the test ended. Plus if it were ill will they would've done something more horrendous.
On the other side of the room.
"Another one in Aiz" Captain Caldwell thinks to himself. "Captain that sure was something huh"
"Yes let's now head back to Headquarters. First, let's say our goodbyes"
"Ok"
The two make their rounds saying their goodbyes and thanking the staff and faculty for inviting them.
"Captain Caldwell thank you for coming"
"The thanks is ours. As they shake hands" Caldwell then takes Alfred on the side. "So what of the tournament? Do you still plan on having it?"
"We haven't missed the many years of having it it is tradition"
"Even if you know what's at stake. Your student's safety?" Caldwell questions the headmaster's tactics.
"Do not worry Captain we will find a way to keep them safe"
Captain Caldwell pauses "This isn't just for your school, or your tradition, it's for the sake of Aiz no not just Aiz the whole world. Just remember that."
As he leaves the room with his luitenenat by his side.
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Aurora Saint Academy infirmary.
VRRM VRRM VRMM
The six mages arrive.
"What do you mean he left already?!" Rose shouts as she complains to one of the nurses.
In a calm matter the nurse tends to Rose "Ms.Providence, please calm down you have sustained some injuries yourself you shouldn't be doing any outlandish acts"
On the beds lay Bella, Lily, Sunneta, and Azalea resting on beds.
"Rose please calm down your going to wake up them up"
STEP STEP STEP
"SLEEP"
Rose falls as the nurse she was speaking to catches her. "I had to do something there" the voice that put Rose to sleep.
"Congrats, you guys," Aisaki Hanami [1]says, happily clapping her hands together.
"Is she going to be okay?" Ezekiel asks.
"Oh Rose she'll be fine. I use that ability to put patients who suffered severe wounds to sleep so I can heal them better, but since Rose was so worked up I had to. Besides that, you all need to be treated."
"Everyone please find them all a bed and heal them right up"
"Yes!" the other nurses say.
Aisaki examines everyone. Hmm, mostly minor injuries, no broken bones, mainly mana exhaustion from you guys. As she goes over everyone's condition. "Just some rest and everyone should be fine" She then walks over to Valerus resting. "Hmm," she puts her hands on his head. "The main change is that he has mana now not much compared to Eriko and Ezekiel but it is there," Aisaki thinks to herself.
CREAK
The door opens.
"Luitenant Hanami"
Captain Caldwell walks in with Luitenant Alekzander.
"Captain Caldwell and Alekzander are you taking your leave already?"
"Yes, we are. How are things going on your side?" Caldwell asks as he moves to where Aisaki is.
He walks through the beds as the seven mages lay there resting. Albeck and Jericho are awake.
"I wanted to congratulate all of them but it seems the majority of them are resting" he looks at Jericho and Albeck who are seated on their beds next to each other.
"Congratulations you two" as he walks past Albeck "am very impressed with all of you" as he continues to walk in front of Jericho "and you show a lot of promise. From the last time I saw you before you've gotten better. I look forward to seeing you show out in the 3rd stage" as he quickly glances at Jericho.
"You two did great made me wanna get into that action as well" Alekzander complements Albeck and Jericho.
He then finally reaches where Aisaki is attended by Valerus.
"Ah, Markos son you were quite interesting. Am wishing you the best. Am wishing you all the best"
"Luitenant Aisaki"
"Yes sir"
"You've done a great job in healing and tending to all the students Okina taught you well"
"Thank you, sir"
"We'll be on our way. Also Aisaki please be aware from now on. With five Twelve Stars in this region let this school keep a close eye out."
"Are you planning to return to watch the third stage?"
"Yes am also vouching for another Squad to accompany us. I have a feeling it won't be good when it comes to the third stage, Having the top students and almost all the twelve stars present is not a good idea."
"Am not the Overlord of Understanding but I know for a fact that something is coming" Alekzander speaks.
"Moreover stay safe out there Luitenant," Captain Caldwell says as he heads towards the door. "See you later Aisaki" Alekzander says following his Captain.
"Bye guys take care" Aisaki bids her fellow Federation members farewell as she continues to monitor the group.
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Back in a familiar mountain point.
"Well, there you have it. All the 12 Stars have been identified. What's the next move retrieve them all at once?"
"We wait to see how Deadman and his operation go"
"What that's lame we all got summoned her for this. Ha i guess am going to split some mountains."
Blade gets up and steps away from the table.
"Blade I recommend you come back," Strombringer says to him.
"Let him be," Grandmaster says.
"Blade" a voice calls. "I would like you to return to your seat,".
"Huh, how come Phantom?"
"We must be patient the time will come. If we're all spread across it'll be harder for Deadman"
"Well if you put it that way" he returns to his seat waiting.
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Headmasters room.
"Headmaster, is it alright to do that?"
"It's fine its good for the students to interact and meet. Especially THEM"
"Alright"
"Its great that William agreed for them to come over"
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Falos Region.
Covered in snow the train station is boarding its passengers.
"Next Stop Aiz Capitol City Oriana" the train conductor speaks.
4 Mages board the train.
All wearing coated fur coats.
"It's going to be a climate change," a male voice says.
"We can just take these coats off," a female voice says.
"How long is it going to take?"
"Around a couple hours the 3rd stage doesn't start until a couple days. It's good to see your fellow 12 stars up close and who we're going to be up against"
1st Star Aries (The Strength) Xi Yu Hang
9th Star Sagittarius (The Arrow) Rowen Dupree
10th Capricorn (The Blast) Ai Katsuki
Headmaster William Elcanvera
[1] The Federations Squad 7 Luitenant