The training arena doors opened.
Hundreds of students poured in.
But twelve sections had been marked on the ground.
Twelve paths.
Each under a Core Holder's symbol.
At the front platform stood the Twelve themselves.
Their Cyber Powerers floating beside them.
Tiny.
Silent.
Watching.
š¦LION ā Under Kogane Leon|
Kogane Leon stood with one hand in his pocket, the other resting lightly against the golden medallion at his chest.
Floating beside him-
A small, radiant lion cub.
Aurelius.
Unlike the others, Aurel wasn't still.
It paced midair.
Proud.
Observant.
Watching everyone like prey or soldiers.
Under Lion stood a boy.
Name: Shineseki Arin
Not loud.
Not flashy.
But when he stepped into the section-
Others subconsciously gave him space.
Not fear.
Respect.
Aurel's tail flicked.
"He carries himself like royalty."
Leon smirked slightly.
"Confidence isn't royalty."
He looked down at the golden medallion.
"Responsibility is."
Arin didn't notice the exchange.
But he stood straight.
Chin level.
Unbending.
He wasn't here for glory.
He was here to win.
šŗ WOLF ā Under Kurogami Ren
A tall girl with short silver hair stood at the front of the Wolf group.
Name: Tachibana Rei
Calm eyes. Natural posture of a leader.
She wasn't loud.
But when she stepped forward, others moved.
Drift hovered beside Kurogami, tail flicking.
Drift whispered:
"That one. She doesn't wait for permission."
Kurogami didn't respond.
But he noticed.
š¦ SCORPION ā Under Togashi Kaoru
A thin boy adjusting his glasses.
Name: Kisaragi Jun
Already analyzing the arena layout.
Counting exits.
Measuring distance.
He wasn't strong.
But his eyes never stopped moving.
š¦ BAT ā Under Yamato Nozomu
A quiet girl standing slightly apart.
Black hair tied back.
Name: Oshikuro Mizuki
Her eyes reflected everything.
She hadn't spoken once.
Echo floated beside Yamato.
It whispered softly:
"She already moves like she's unseen."
Yamato smiled faintly.
š DRAGON ā Under Ryujin Akio
Kazumi stood at the front.
Grinning.
But behind him-
A massive-built student cracked his knuckles.
Name: Fuji Daigo
Pure brute force.
If Kazumi is fire-
Daigo is a wildfire.
Venin coiled lazily near Ryujin's shoulder.
"This batch smells competitive."
Ryujin smirked.
š¦ SHARK ā Under Kaiyo Haru
A sharp-eyed swimmer with scarred arms.
Name: Amano Ryo
Doesn't talk.
Doesn't smile.
Rush circled Kaiyo.
"That one looks like it bites."
š· SPIDER ā Under Ayaka Kumo
A petite girl braiding thin wire around her fingers.
Name: Shinohara Mei
Quiet.
Patient.
Weave twirled happily.
"She's already planning something."
š¦ STAG ā Under Hayato Shika
A disciplined boy standing perfectly straight.
Name: Fujimoto Arata
Military family.
Unbreakable posture.
Crown glowed softly.
"He will endure."
š OCTOPUS ā Under Minato Ika
A smiling trickster type.
Name: Endo Hasegawa
Flexible stance.
Eyes always shifting.
Ink spun excitedly.
"Adaptable."
š¦ MANTIS ā Under Seiji Kamakiri
A girl with razor-cut bangs.
Name: Kurobane Aya
Still as a statue.
But tense.
Like she could strike at any second.
Raze hovered in silence.
ā” EEL ā Under Hinata Unagi
A hyperactive boy bouncing on his heels.
Name: Naruse Jin
Grinning like chaos incarnate.
Spark zipped around him.
"He'll burn out fast."
"Or explode."
Hinata laughed.
š¦ ARCTIC FOX ā Under Yukihiko Kitsune
Few stood here.
Very few.
Hoshizaki.
A quiet tall boy named Takanshi Mori.
And one nervous student who already looked like he regretted his decision.
Frost floated beside Kitsune.
"This looks to be a very interesting batch this year." said Frost.
Its icy tail flicked once.
Then it froze.
Its eyes locked onto Hoshizaki.
Just for a moment.
Then.
The Owner(of the school)'s voice echoed:
"Orientation begins shortly. Please head into your designated areas now."