"Lynx?" one of them asked, though it was clear she already knew who he was.
Lynx stopped and observed them.
The first girl had dark, wavy hair that fell past her shoulders. A golden Blessed sigil glowed faintly on her forehead. Her uniform shirt struggled to contain her chest, big, soft, and exactly the kind he liked. Her curves were pronounced, her waist slim, and her ass round and firm under the skirt.
"Shit, she’s hot as fuck," he thought, but kept his face neutral.
The other girl was petite, with short brown hair and sharp eyes. Cute, but not his type.
He focused and checked their stats.
[Name: Emily Watson
Class: Blessed
Age: 18
Affinities: Fire A Rank.
Blessings:
Flame Heart - Increases fire damage by 20%. Immune to minor burns and heat fatigue.
HP: 2000/2000
MP: 3000/3000
STR: 900
AGI: 800
STA: 800
INT: 1000
DEF: 900
Year 2 Fire Affinity Student at AETHER Academy]
"Since we’re all heading to the same place, we decided to say hi," Emily said, flipping her hair with a confident smile.
"Oh. It’s okay," Lynx replied. "I’m Lynx. And this is Kira."
"Nice to meet you Lynx," Emily said, then turned to Kira. "And Kira."
She turned back to Lynx, eyes sparkling. "I’m Emily. And this is Lira."
After the introductions, all four of them walked toward the arena together. Talking about a few topics. Mostly Emily talking to Lynx.
As they entered the massive hall, Emily suddenly turned. "Are you on Instalite?"
"Yeah. Just opened an account... why?" Lynx asked.
"I’ll add you," she winked, her lips curling. "See you." She and Lira walked off, leaving behind the faint scent of perfume.
Kira crossed her arms the moment they were gone. "She has no shame. Flirting with you like that right in front of me."
Lynx laughed. "Are you jealous?"
"Shut up," Kira hit him, but her ears were red.
"ATTENTION, EVERYONE HERE!"
Teacher Rose’s booming voice echoed through the arena. All chatter died instantly. Thirty Year 2 Fire Affinity students stood at attention.
"As you know," Rose began, pacing in front of them. "Out of the 30 students here, only 2 will be among the main 50. The strongest Ten Students here will fight against Year 1 and 3.
We are choosing the overall 10 strongest students from the Fire Affinity class. Seniors and Juniors combined."
She looked around, her gaze sharp.
"I know what you’re thinking. ’How can we fight against seniors?’ ’Why choose from junior classes?’"
Some students nodded nervously.
"The answer is simple. No. We changed the rules this year."
A murmur went through the crowd.
"We are not only using Year 3 and 4 students this year. We are also picking from Year 1 and 2. At least one and two student from each."
Rose raised her fingers.
"The 10 strongest Fire Affinity students from Year 1 will fight the 10 strongest from Year 2.
The single strongest Year 1 will be chosen.
Then it repeats. Ten from Year 2 vs Ten from Year 3. Two of the Ten from Year 2 will be chosen."
She clenched her fist.
"Year 3 and 4 Students already knows their strongests Fire affinity students. But they will still fight. Three students from Year 3 will be chosen and the top 4 students from Year 4.
A total of 10 Fire Affinity Students
That’s how it is this year.
You have to give it your all. Participating in the main tournament comes with immense benefits, glory, and fame. DO YOU UNDERSTAND?!"