My date with Serena was considered a success. We had done what we needed to and returned to our hotel immediately.
Fortunately, we had arrived at our hotel, and no one had questioned why we were late. So I slept in my room after we went back to our hotel.
Waking up from my bed, I could hear Serena waking me up. I was sweating a lot for some reason. Did something happen?
"Charlie, are you alright!?"
"What happened?"
I was confused by what had happened, and by the looks of it, Serena seemed worried about what had transpired.
"You were shouting in your sleep."
So I had a nightmare? I couldn't remember what I had dreamt of. No wonder why Serena was worried.
"Is that so? I couldn't remember. Did I say something strange?"
I then asked Serena what I said.
"You were screaming and cursing at something, but you haven't been specific about it."
I see. I let out a sigh. This dream had happened more than twice. If this dream keeps happening, then I should prepare for the worst.
"Serena, could you do me a favor after the tournament?"
"After the tournament, could you accompany me to the artifact store?"
"Ok."
I couldn't help but smile at Serena. Even if it was a minor deal to her, it was something I needed. Showing my appreciation, I kissed her on her lips. Again, Serena couldn't help but smile.
"We should head out. It is almost time for the tournament."
Heading out of the hotel room, we were the first to go out. However, it was easier for us to wait in the hotel lobby, so we went there.
While it wasn't unexpected, we met another team in the lobby. Two other teams were waiting for their teammates.
Team Echela and Team Igarde were here. All three of us were currently top three on the list. We are all rivals of some sort. The captain of the first division of Echela had walked up to us.
"Chelsa, do you want anything?"
Serena asked, unsure of what Chelsa wanted. And judging by Chelsa's unfazed expression, she had at least known that Serena would be hostile.
"Charlie Solaris, I will crush your arrogance. Just watch your back."
Chelsa ignored Serena and talked down to me. With that said, she left. I couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
After all, someone without a doubt weaker than me had told me they would crush me. Serena, who was beside me, was shaking.
She was shaking from anger and had felt disrespected by what Chelsa had done. Team Igarde, who was there, had heard what had happened but was interested in the development.
"Cool down. You will get your chances with them in the tournament. You can release your anger onto them."
I tried to calm Serena down, but her anger won't stop. So finally, a little while later, the rest of our team came.
"What got her so mad?"
Maddison, who wasn't emotionally gifted, had asked me the question right before her. Someone got to teach her someone about that, or she would get beaten to death.
"The captain of Team Echela had told me that she would crush me. And to top it off, she ignored her and left arrogantly."
"Are you going to let that go?"
"Her confidence was good, but I don't think she could beat me."
That was my opinion. There was no doubt in my mind that I would win in a battle.
"I will break that confidence in her after our battle."
There will be a point where we will confront one another. And in that time, I will destroy her and crush her into millions of pieces.
"We should go now."
Both Team Echela and Team Igarde had already left. So we would be late if we left any later. So with that said, we went out to the stadium.
We arrived at the stadium with a few minutes to spare. Our other members were a bit worried that we would be late. Cynthia had left with the other years, so she had considered scolding us if that did happen.
If I remember from yesterday, there would be three events. One of them would include us all in battle.
Team Echela better hope that they don't match with us. Otherwise, I would whoop their asses. I could imagine her pride squished after her defeat.
"Hello, everybody!"
It was early, and the announcer was loud and energetic. I can't wait for the next game. After being talked down like that, I needed to release some energy. Serena, who was beside me, also felt the same.
"Before we start the main event, let's see the ranking for each team!"
"Tied in first, we have Team Echela and Team Star State with 58 points!"
For all three events for today, the first division would easily take first for all events, but I'm not sure how our seniors would do.
"Then we have Team Igarde in third! With 56 points!"
"Coming in fourth is Team Everest! And they have 55 points!"
"Fifth, we have Team Avaris with 54 points!"
"A surprising sixth place is Team Estia with 51 points!"
"Team Everest is at seventh with 50 points!"
"Then we have Grandelle in eighth! With 48 points!"
Even when Grandelle was ranked low, the people in the Grandelle were trying their best to cheer for them. I wished this place was hosted in our home country.
"Team Etheal is at ninth with 47 points!"
"Finally, we have Uthua in last place with 44 points!"
I can't believe Uthua has the least amount of points. Even when I got them second place, they were still useless.
Their team was weak, and it was inevitable that they would keep losing. It wasn't surprising that they were last.
"With enough that said, it's time for the first round of Monster Hunter!"
The first round was now underway. I will enjoy destroying everything on my way.
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