Few Days Later
The reinforced iron gates of the Grand Colosseum slammed shut, locking the S-Class inside the massive, sand-filled arena.
High above them, sitting behind thick, multi-layered magical barriers, were the observers. Dozens of high-ranking officials from the Magic Towers, Royal Knights, and Ministry delegates stared down at the students like hawks evaluating livestock. Their recording crystals were already glowing.
Down on the blood-stained sand, Instructor Samantha Hall paced slowly before the Vanguard squads.
"Today is your first official day of the new curriculum," Samantha's voice carried effortlessly across the vast arena, echoing with military authority. "We are skipping the basics. Today's focus is Familiar Integration."
She pointed toward the massive, heavily chained steel doors at the far end of the colosseum. Deep, guttural roars vibrated through the ground, making several students pale.
