Sweat And Blood

"Class Mage, Horace from the Temple Wardens clan."

The high-ranking military officer announced the name that had been drawn. Horace, who had just fought, had been called again.

He only had three options: two mages from his own clan — whose abilities he knew well, and where his chances of winning were slim — or Veyle, from the same clan as Darian and the twins.

Veyle had two rings, just like Darian. But like him, no one really knew whether she had gone through an ancestral awakening. In the past, her talent had been recognized by the empire. But since she chose to join a small clan, her strength never had the chance to bloom.

She was only placed in this selection due to the great merits she'd earned in a special mission... but was that really all?

He didn't hesitate: "I challenge Veyle from the Shadows of Heaven clan."

She took a deep breath from the stands.

"You got this," said Lucy's voice, encouraging her.