The Wanderer and the Swordmaster (Part 1)

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After distancing themselves away from each other, the middle-aged man cleared his throat for a moment before saying "For the sake of those guys that didn't know who I am, let me introduce myself first."

"I'm one of the department heads of this academy, Serio Cervantes. And if things proceed smoothly as we planned, then some of you will be learning under me," he added to introduce himself.

After that, he swept his gaze at everyone once again before continuing. "Alright, for now, I need you to hold these crystals for now."

He then snapped with his fingers to summon a huge floating crystal in front of each group before saying. "Your test is quite simple; you guys only need to protect these crystals from being destroyed by your rivals. It is up to you who will be guarding the crystals and who will be on the offensive."

"This is a team royal rumble, so it means that you can fight each other or form an alliance with the others."