Two days have passed since the day of the event. Today our winner, Serena, and I would make it to the headmaster's office.
Serena and I have already been informed beforehand to pack our stuff. This month we will be doing a team training exercise for the month before the tournament starts.
I had already made it up with Livie and spent the whole night with her, I had asked the headmaster if she could join, but my request was denied.
Parting with Livie was hard, but something I had to do. Serena said this was our chance to bond, but the chances would be low considering the people going with us.
Making our way to the headmaster's office, our four teammates were already there. It was the first time that we had met.
On the right was Noelle. Staring at us, I could see that she was trying to observe our every movement. Sheesh, what a cold yet calculated gaze, I knew her winning was high, but I had never accounted for her personality to be hard to deal with.
Next to Noel was Maddison. While Noelle wasn't considered hostile, Maddison glared at Serena and me, but her glare was focused on me. I don't know what I did to her, but that would be resolved within the training montage.
For our third member, it was Teresa. Unlike the other two, she wasn't looking at us with much intention. Other than the fact she was curious about us, there were no negative thoughts. I could get along with her.
And for our final member, it was somehow Caren. Even if her magic was based on luck, it was unreal how she made it this far. Caren had a relationship with Serena. Caren has been staring at Serena since we got in.
"Now that you are here, I want to make this quick." Disrupting the tension, the headmaster spoke.
"Cynthia here will be your trainer for the upcoming month. I would like you all to be on your best behavior listening to her." Looking at our trainer Cynthia, I could say she was a hot TILF.
"If you can't do that, you will be replaced." She meant it when she said that. But seeing that her honor was at stake in the tournament, this training would be severe.
"For this month, I will provide you with a training facility. Cynthia here will be training you and keeping your progress. Use your time wisely. Opportunities like these are hard to come by."
"That is all, Cynthia. These students will now be in your care." And with that, the headmaster had nothing else to say.
"I will put your trust in me to use." Cynthia bowed and signaled us to follow her.
After leaving the headmaster's office, the six of us followed Cynthia. Going into a restricted area within the school premise, Cynthia led us to a building and entered it. We went into a long hallway.
By the end of the hallway, Cynthia had opened the door with a magic lock. Entering the door, the six of us saw a place with many pieces of equipment. Everyone there couldn't help but be amazed by what we saw.
"Magic dispenser?" This is what I have said, feeling the mana here, which was much more than what we usually felt.
Everyone except for Cynthia had reacted to my words. Judging by their reactions, they knew what a magic dispenser was.
"That right, this training facility has a magic dispenser that would multiply the mana amount by four times. The headmaster instructed me to make you perform your best at the Youth's tournament."
"I expect all of you to do your best during our time here." Cynthia was a serious person. That was why the headmaster picked her as our instructor.
"I could see some of you displeased with one another since today is the first day. I will allow you to settle them now." Getting right to the point, our instructor wanted to get rid of this mess right away.
Maddison is a girl with short brown hair and brown eyes. She was slightly tan and had the figure of a model woman. Despite her freakishly strong power, it was surprising that she wasn't all muscles and covered in scars.
"You're the captain. Charlie, am I correct?" I now know why Maddison was looking at me with a hostile gaze. She was unconvinced of my strength.
"I'm, but from the looks of it, you're unconvinced, right?" That was the only reason why I could see Maddison hostile toward me. Besides, I should use this chance to show them I'm above them.
"All four of you, if you're unconvinced about me being the leader, I will allow the four of you to fight me simultaneously." In comparison, I may seem cocky in the eyes of others.
But confidence wasn't unfounded, my magic was superior to theirs, and my mana pool was much higher. Even if there were ten of them, the thought of me being defeated was impossible.
"Arrogant! I will put you down at your place." Maddison did not like my attitude.
"Anyone unconvinced could fight with this brute." I looked at the other three to see if they would join.
Cynthia, who was spectating, couldn't help but be amused. Her strict-looking personality was nowhere to be seen.
Serena was also surprised by my change of attitude. Honestly, showing this attitude would help the dispute between our other members.
Using this chance, I could show my dominance. I couldn't afford to lose because my team was an idiot and not listening to my command.
From the look of it, only two people were unconvinced. Maddison and Noelle. Noelle, who had pink hair, tied her hair in a ponytail. Holding a katana, I could see some blisters on her hand.
Noelle, an illusionist, was also skilled with a weapon. Teresa and Caren probably didn't care about the role of being the captain, so they decided to sit out on this fight.
With Maddison and Noelle against me, I would show them who not to mess with.
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