Challenge

The two groups stared each other down as the pressure steadily rose. Even those who had been in the middle of sparring stopped to observe the confrontation.

The ones who had just walked in were Elites—high-ranking students of the academy—comprising the 6th, 8th, 11th, 14th, 15th, and 18th ranks. They were being led by the 6th rank, who was doing most of the speaking.

Iris had no intention of getting into a confrontation with them. The Silvers had simply come here for a friendly spar amongst themselves. There was no need for unnecessary conflict.

Also, she didn't like the look Beatrix was making.

"We’ll use the largest sparring stage on the left," Iris stated calmly, hoping to end things before they escalated. "You guys can take the one on the right."

But she was mistaken.

"Oh?" The 6th-ranked Elite grinned. "And who gave you the right to decide that?"