Tournament Announcement
The academy courtyard was filled with students once again.
Excitement spread through the crowd.
Professor Valen stepped forward.
"The annual Imperial Academy Tournament begins tomorrow."
Cheers erupted.
The tournament was the biggest event of the year.
Students would fight to prove who was the strongest.
Rare rewards were given to the winners.
Artifacts.
Training from elite mages.
Even recognition from the royal court.
Leon glanced at Kael from across the courtyard.
"This time…"
"I'll defeat you."
Kael simply looked away.