[The tough challenge]

When I get to class, I take the stupid window seat at the back, and Ikke takes the cool seat at the front. Moments later, Ezio walks into the class.

Ezio: Zed!

Zed [ Level 1]: Yeah what?!

Ezio: How are you settling in?

Zed [Level 1]: Just fine.

Ezio: I heard you made yourself look cool.

Zed [ Level 1]: Well, today is my first day!

Ezio: That's too bad. Do you know why? Because being cool comes from the looks.

Zed [ Level 1]: Wait. What is that supposed to mean?

Ezio: You still don't get it?

This school is not free of discrimination.

Why else was I so persistent in welcoming you in?

And I even tried to be all nice about it! I should let you know that this school is the worst.

I glance towards Ikke, and he nods in fear.

Ezio: Remember when you knocked over the class president and didn't even look at her? Well, you want to know what? 

Ezio throws a punch, but it doesn't connect.

Ezio: I've decided that during the battle hour, I'll fight you.

Zed [ Level 1]: What's the battle hour?

Ikke: I can explain since I lied to you earlier. During the battle hour, a demon from every class will challenge a human for one hour.

Ezio: The battle is one-sided. Demons don't stand a chance.

Zed [ Level 1]: You don't know me then. I'll challenge you.

With that, Me and Ezio go to the new arena where the fight will happen.

I see groups of demons and humans in the bleachers.

Ezio: Let the first challenge begin! 

Zed [Level 1]: Wait what?

Ezio: First is basketball.

Zed [Level 1]: Basketball huh?

The basketball officials move the courts to the arena, and the challenge begins.

Ezio starts with the ball. He plays aggressively and throws elbows all over the place, but I manage to defend myself. He scores four consecutive times.

Ezio: Get in the weight room buddy.

Zed [ Level 1]: That would be a waste of time.

Ezio: What did you say?

He uses this as a distraction and drives for a clean look.

Ezio: Now that's how you hoop!

Zed [ Level 1]: You a hooper?

Ezio: Yeah.

I use the distraction and steal the ball. Then I dribble the ball, before firing the three. It's a make. The score is now 2 to 4.

Ezio: What luck.

Luck isn't a part of my level 1 newbie system, so what nonsense is he spouting?

I instantly pull up for three and make another one. 4 to 4.

Ezio starts to get nervous and doesn't let me shoot the ball. So, what do I do? Move back to the half-court line and fire at will.

With the score now 6 to 4, Ezio decides to drive for the rest of the game.

He wins the game. Score: 6 to 7.

Since Ezio won the first shadow challenge, I got to choose the challenge.

Zed [ Level 1]: RUNNING!

Ezio: Are you crazy?! I am one of the fastest in the world.

Zed [ Level 1]: I meant to say a one mile running challenge.

Ezio: Oh!

Me and Ezio run around the arena. Ezio decides to save his stamina, but I use it all since I have enough. I end up winning the race.