Fuuga stood in the midst of everyone as his eyes scanned everyone coldly before focusing on Kirito.
Fuuga: "Stop being such an embarrassment to the Earth Kingdom. Where are your manners?
Kirito stammered—trying to hide fear.
Kirito: "But...Fuuga they were the ones who started it.
Fuuga: "Shut up, it annoys me that you'd lose control in a quarrel with children in another kingdom.
Kirito: "Understood… I guess I was outta line I'm sorry.
Fuuga turned to Team E
Fuuga: "I'm sorry about that. Forgive him—he has a rather arrogant attitude.
Miki: "it's alright all is forgiven."
Sieg never took his eyes off him as he thought to himself.
"This guy has a nasty look, there's something off about him."
Fuuga glanced right back at him as a small sadistic smile came on his face.
Fuuga "Let's go, We didn't come here to play around."
Sieg: "Hey—you there with the white robe and earring, Tell me—who are you?"
Fuuga: "I'm Fuuga, and I have an interest in you as well... what's your name?"
Sieg smirked
Sieg: "Sieg Pendragon."
Alice thought to herself: "Uh no, Fuuga has taken interest in this boy, things might get outta hand."
A sudden cold, quiet tension filled the air until the earth kingdom team walked away.
Meanwhile— during the meeting with the captains and the 4th king of knights at the round table.
Julius: "Now then—in conjunction with the beginning of the Honorary Rank 2 Magic Knights Exam let us have those in charge of the Rank 3 knights step forward although one of the captains couldn't make it to the meeting because his team is still on an urgent mission.
Captain Baka "I'm the Captain of Team E and I recommend that my team Aturia Silva, Sieg Pendragon, and Miki Senji are qualified for the exams."
Captain Mary "I'm the Captain of Team A and i recommend Finral Belmont, David Alaba and Boa Yu are qualified for the exams."
Captain Wayne "I'm the Captain of Team M and i recommend Zeek Okotsu, Luna Hoshino, Mochito Dorito are qualified for the exams."
Then suddenly the grand door swung open slowly
Lily: "please wait a minute, forgive me for interrupting my king but if I may have something to say can I speak."
Julius "What's the matter, Miss Lily?"
Lily: "My king, forgive me for speaking out of turn. I've heard that the Honorary Rank 2 Magic Knights Exam will be held a week from now. I know my nephew Sieg possesses considerable talent, but... isn't it too soon for him to participate? I believe he should wait a little longer."
Baka scoffed
Captain Baka: "I became an Honorary Rank 2 Magic knight when I was six years younger than Sieg, Why would you want to hold him back?'
Lily "Sieg is different from you!!
Baka: "Oh i see you're afraid he'd lose control of his emotions risking the dragon taking over him."
Lily "Of course, We have to take extra caution."
Julius "Miss Lily—I understand your point but don't worry we have capable magic knights ready to defend and protect the kingdom and it's citizens. And I'll be keeping a watchful eye on Sieg myself and handle him if things go extreme.
Three days later Team E waited outside the normal spot for their captain to arrive, Seven hours had passed as the team grew furious and tired of waiting.
Sieg: "Of course i knew him arriving early again would be too good to be true."
Aturia: His days are numbered, i can assure you."
Miki "That's right… you think Baka would be more disciplined once in a while.
Baka appeared as he walked toward them reading a book in hand.
Captain Baka "Good morning, team. Sorry I'm a bit late. I got a bit lost on the path of life.
The trio screamed in unison "LIAR"
Baka "Kids these days, Anyways i recommended you three for the Honorary Rank 2 magic knights exams."
He handed them the application papers.
Baka: "That being said the exam isn't compulsory. You can choose if you want to take it or not it's entirely up to you, I only recommended it.
The location is at Arkham Asylum that's where the exam will take place four days from now, Good luck."
He walked away focusing on the book he was reading.
Sieg "Rank 2 here I come! I bet lots of strong people will be there. If I pass this exam—i'll get closer to my goal.
Aturia: "This could be my chance."
Miki thought anxiously: "I don't think I can do this, I can't keep up with either Aturia or Seig. My healing magic would be useless if it's solo combat but still I'll try my best. I've been working pretty hard on my hand to hand combat though."
Four days later at the academy it was the day for the exams, everyone entered a small building that was just in front of Arkham Asylum.
Team E arrived as they entered the building and saw that the hall was crowded with the students their chatter filing the air, the trio stood in line and handed their application papers to the teacher and took the stairs up to the next floor.
Miki: So they said we're supposed to wait at the third floor with other students.
Sieg: "Yep."
Aturia: "Good grief… these Rank 2 Magic Knights Exams are full of monsters, that hall downstairs was filled with nothing but bloodlust.
They've already reached the second floor as they saw the door in front of them leading to the third floor but before they could get there they were stopped immediately by someone who's been following them all this time.
Levi: "Aturia Silva hold on."
The trio turned back
Aturia "Huh, do I know you?"
Levi: "No, but I've heard rumors about you. They say you're a prodigy among the Rank 3 Magic Knights."
Aturia: "And?"
Levi: "I want to see if those rumors are true. Fight me."