The Great British Coliseum

The car was silent as they drove to the Great British Coliseum where the Summit will be taking place.

The Summit was a popular event and a parade was held on the streets of the city where it will take place. Reporters, citizens, and tourists would gather everywhere just to witness the Summit.

It was the biggest competition among students after all. And the only one who's participants will determine the fate of the entire human race.

Andrea Brown was a British reporter for a famous station in the UK. But her hatred for Exorcists was bigger than her passion for her career. She was determined to ruin the image of the Exorcists even if it meant the loss of her job.

"Stained Souls are created by the Union," Andrea said to her colleague. "I'm sure of it."

"Andrea, are you sure you can handle this?" Emily, her colleague and friend, asked. "I don't think the station was right to give you this project."

"Oh, no, no, no," Andrea defended. "I'm merely being fair. I'm open to every possibility the world can offer. The Exorcists may have planned everything from the start to control us. You don't really know everything that's going on in the world."

"Believe in what you believe in, Ands," her cameraman sighed. "But don't ruin the job because of it, 'kay?"

"Yes!" Andrea grinned. "Of course."

'I will show who the stained creatures are. Just wait, Exorcists.'

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"Team Asia had arrived at the scene!" A female voice announced their arrival.

"I'm so nervous," Devin said, gritting his teeth to overcome his nerves. Squad Lewis's limousine was in front of the humungous coliseum. People were crowding outside and cameras kept on flashing.

"Don't worry," Kagura said. "Just relax. This'll be over soon."

"Just keep smiling, wave and…" Morris paused. "And don't blink."

Two hooded Exorcists walked to the door of the luxurious car and opened it. One by one, Squad Lewis walked out.

"Don't blink–"

Devin's eyes squinted after being greeted by hundreds of flashing cameras. He scrunched his face to adjust with the light and not long after, he can open his eyes fully.

"Representing, Brightburn Institute of Exorcism Asia, Squad Lewis!"

The students walked on a red carpet and inside the coliseum. Their uniforms were special since they had to follow a specific color coding.

Their suits were light gray while the outlines were of the colors that represented their continent. Red was for Asia.

They got inside and walked to a balcony reserved for them. The coliseum was oval in shape. Six balconies sat on the longer sides while a larger balcony was placed on the rounded side in the opposite of the entrance.

"And finally," the announcement lady said from the speakers, "Last year's winner, representing Brightburn's School for Exorcism Europe, Squad Windsor!"

"W-Windsor?" Devin muttered. "Their leader is royalty."

Morris was glaring at the students who just entered with their gray and yellow uniform.

"He is," Morris whispered.

In the front was a tall girl with blonde hair and ocean blue eyes. She quirked her brow after feeling the intense gaze of Team Asia for them. A smirk was painted on her lips and she disappeared in a flash.

"Not so happy to see me, Morris?"

Their heads snap to the side where the voice came from. "Ah, Team Asia. How delightful to see you today."

"Princess Felicia," a girl with the same uniform appeared beside her. "Let us go to our designated area, my lady."

"Give me a second, Judith," Princess Felicia said and smirked at Squad Lewis.

"I hope I'll be seeing you in the finals. Especially you," she looked at Morris and winked.

Princess Felicia and Judith left the shocked team. Devin looked at Morris who was exuding a dangerous killing intent.

"Hey," Devin called out. "Calm down."

"Let's not talk about it for now, okay?" Devin asked comfortingly but Morris shook his head.

"No," Morris took a sharp breath. "You deserve to know that Princess Felicia was my girlfriend."

The whole team gasped at his confession.

He looked at Sofia before shaking his head, "We were young back then. I wasn't really ready. And I ended up playing with her feelings. But I don't like her anymore."

"Why are you looking at me?" Sofia asked with flushed cheeks.

"Yeah Morris, why are you looking at her?" Rodney teased, wiggling his eyes and grinning at the now blushing boy.

Morris cleared his throat, "I-uh… I mean… err…"

"Now that all the contestants have arrived, let us start the Summit!" The announcer blasted to the speakers.

"Saved by the bell," Yuri smirked.

A sigh escaped from Morris's lips. He looked at Sofia who was looking at him but she instantly looked away.

They all focused their attention on the host. She was a normal human who wore a shiny white gown. Her name was Michelle Jones.

"First, an introduction by the President of the Union of Exorcists, the woman whose powers exceeds all, the Mother of Exorcists and Bearer of Genesis, Tina Godfrey!"

All the Exorcists unsheathed their swords, raising it in the air as a sign of respect.

In the middle of the coliseum, a fog appeared in the middle. A figure emerged. A slim woman with a beautiful complexion walked out of the fog. She was grinning from ear to ear as she watched the people around her.

Devin could swear that Tina stared at him a second longer than all the others. As if she knew who he was.

"Good morning." Her voice was sound and serene. It was like the sound of the waves on a peaceful sea resonating with the beauty of the moon. "I am Tina Godfrey. And today, we will commence a competition that will determine the most talented school of the year."

"Each year, the winning school will be the home of yours truly. Personally, teaching there, instructing hands on techniques and secrets. And lastly…" she disappeared from the floor and reappeared on the large balcony.

"This year's winning school will be the home of all Bearers of Apostles."