Duel

As the Clash of Champions began, the participants were called to prepare themselves for the assigning of their numbers.

The tension in the air could be felt as everyone eagerly awaited the announcement of their opponents. Soon enough, the matchups were determined through a random selection process.

Vermont, Academy of Dark Arts versus Lovell, Academy of Beast Arts.

Lakrine, Academy of Summoning Arts versus Farrel, Academy of Psychic Arts.

Rakmiths, Academy of Elemental Arts versus Mortimer, Academy of Transformation Arts.

Kildare, Academy of Knights versus Langhorne, Academy of Combat Arts.

Adaereth, Academy of Rune Arts versus Aufidius, Academy of Alchemy Arts.

Dorelts, Academy Mystic Arts versus Magrath, Academy of Holy Arts.

The arrangement appeared acceptable, but Vale couldn't help but think that it was planned after seeing the Princess' reaction, including the smug faces of the panel of experts.