Inside the building, it looks like a crater. There are spectator stands and a circular field. There is a series of runes around the field.

"Alright, here we will do a 1v1 trial battle until we find the strongest among you"

"Anoo professor, but our number is odd"

"Hmmm that's right…. it's okay who alone will fight me "

 “EHHHHH!!!….”

The one speaking was another boy in my class. He's a little shorter than me with blonde hair. This is my first time seeing a boy who can be called a beautiful boy. He is like a child and very cute. If I'm not mistaken his name is Hendrick.

"Okay, now go to the locker room, then change your clothes with the ones provided. We will draw the opponent in 10 minutes. Whoever is late will fight me.”

After that, we all went to the locker room on the other side of the field. There are 2 rooms for men and women. We went inside and saw several lockers lined up on each side of the room. Clothes are hanging in front of each locker door still neatly wrapped. the other girls and i started to take off our academy uniforms to change into the clothes that had been prepared. When I was taking off the skirt I was wearing, my eyes fell on a girl who looked quiet, she didn't talk much. Just like Lin, she has long black hair with a distinctly oriental face. Her ideal body proportions look solid without fat. But the thing that stole my eyes wasn't just her beautiful body, but the scar around her stomach. The scar wasn't that big, but it was visible on her white skin. The scar did not look like a scar caused by a sword or sharp object. It was like a scar from a beast attack. It seemed that it wasn't just me, but Tia and Lin were also staring at her for a while.

“Um… if you look at me like that, I…. I can feel shy too” (Lisa)

“Ehh… we're sorry” (Tia)

“Yeah I'm sorry” (Rika)

“I'm sorry too” (Lin)

"It's okay, it's only natural that you guys are disgusted to see things like this" (Lisa)

“Ahh that's not what we meant” (Rika)

"No problem. This is the consequence got for my arrogance, I was blinded by a power without knowing how big the world is” (Lisa)

She said it with a small smile. Hearing that we didn't continue the conversation and went back to change clothes.

We unwrapped the transparent wrapping that covered the provided clothes. When I pulled out the clothes that were inside, I was surprised because the clothes were so big. What size is this? It's too big even for Lucas who was the biggest in the class.

"Tiaa, we have to wear this thing?"

"Hmmmm I'm not sure either, but we're told to wear it right..."

Looks like Tia was thinking the same thing as me, how could we use clothes that even fit 2 people in size.

"Ehh Ehhhhhhhhh..." (Lin)

“!!!!”

Hearing the screams, our eyes immediately fell on Lin. The slanted-eyed girl had worn the clothes and for some reason, the clothes had shrunk and stuck to Lin's skin as if to follow Lin's size and body shape. The clothes made Lin's body shape visible, she had a nice body, although not too full in the chest, the proportions were still pleasing to the eye. There is a kind of shield on the chest. Even though the clothes were tight, they were designed not to make a sensual impression.  Tia, Lisa, and I also wore it. The sensation is like the grip of a soft cloth that blends with the skin wrapped in a dark blue color which seems quite cool in my opinion.

After making sure we had them on, we came out and found that the boys were already waiting there and somehow the girl named Chloe was waiting there too. When did she finish preparing? I didn't even notice she was in the locker room earlier. I felt a strange gaze coming from the boys. Maybe it's because these clothes reveal our body shape and steal their gaze.

"Hoaaahmmm... well, I've made some numbers here, please go ahead and take it"

Professor Gin put the 9 folded papers on the table. We then went forward and took each of the existing papers. When I opened it there was a number, for me it was 3.

“Alright, after seeing your respective numbers, I'll explain the rules. Odd numbers against odd numbers, even numbers against even numbers. When winning, the odd numbers will return against the odd numbers, and the even numbers will return against the even numbers. The one who holds the number 9 will fight me. So if you manage to impress me you'll go straight to the finals. You understand?"

"Yes, sir we understand!!!"

“Alright, for now, No. 1 against No. 3 immediately come forward to the duel arena.”

I then went down to the duel arena with the person holding the number 1, it was Lucas.

"Well on each side there is a cupboard containing weapons that you can use. The weapon is harmless but will still cause you pain, so stay alert and fight with all your heart. This will also be a separate assessment later on when you will be recommended for special training, understand?”

"Okay professor"

I then walked over to the closet and grabbed a rapier that suited my sword style. This rapier is made of some kind of strange material, it is flexible but also hard, looks like rubber but with a higher density level so it is hard like wood but still light. After swinging it a few times to get used to its weight, I turned around and faced Lucas who was holding a long sword. No, it's bigger than an ordinary long sword. He smiled then stepped forward.

"Hey isn't that a needle for sewing lady?"

“….”

“You should be sitting at home sewing instead of coming here and hurting yourself.”

“Heh….. that's what you think? Well, let this girl teach you the pain of a needle.”

“Haha, interesting”

After heating each other, the smiles on our faces disappeared and we started attacking each other.

(POV Prof Gin)

I haven't even given the signal to start the duel but the two students are already taking turns sending each other's attacks. I've just let it be this time because it would be troublesome to repeat it at this time.

They are both quite good at their very young age. Moreover Frederica. She doesn't make any wasted moves, her movements are quite fast and accurate, she prefers to dodge rather than clash swords with her opponent. On the other hand, Lucas had slower movements, but his instincts were good enough to use his large sword, to block fatal attacks that were aimed at him, he could keep up with Frederica with his strong body. Frederica's attack looked just like a tree branch scraping while walking in the forest. They haven't cast magic at all, I wonder what will happen if they use magic.

The main advantage of a rapier user like Frederica is speed, but it also has a downside which is the durability of the user. Using fast movements continuously must be exhausting especially in long-term battles, and it's starting to show. On the other hand, Lucas, who relies on pure endurance and strength, has more advantages for long-term battles. It seemed that Frederica had reached her limit.

Lost in my thoughts earlier, I came back to my senses when I saw Frederica's rapier blazing with flames. When I saw this, I remembered her father. My senior when I was in school at this academy long ago. The flames were enormous, in sync with her crimson hair which was blazing like fire itself. On the other hand, Lucas was grinning, it looked like he was going to use magic too.

"Heh…. Let's see what you can do with it, lady…”

“….”

Frederica didn't answer. Instantly the floor at Lucas’ feet cracked and shattered. The shattered boulder then slowly began to envelop Lucas like armor. Very good magic control for both of them. It looks like a new chapter is about to begin. My sleepiness disappeared, and my gaze only focused on the two young people in the arena.

After Lucas’ entire body was covered in stone armor, he move towards Frederica while swinging his greatsword. Frederica with her rapier still smoldering didn't move. It would be terrible if she didn't move immediately, the attack was strong enough to send her to the hospital for quite some time. But suddenly, the entire room turned white, as if engulfed in light. I immediately closed my eyes. Instantly a very loud rumbling echoed through the room and slowly the room returned to normal. When my gaze turned to the arena, there was Lucas lying unconscious, while Frederica was kneeling on one of her legs while supporting her body with the rapier. She looked exhausted and was breathing heavily. But the sure thing is. It's a win for Frederica.

“This year seems interesting haha….”