"RIN KURAMA JASPER! IF YOU SAY ONE MORE WORD, I PROMISE YOU EVEN IN DEATH YOU WON'T HAVE REST!" Maze shouted as she stood up, causing everyone around them to look toward their table.
"And this is why I said what I said... because while you are normally a cool and calm collected person, Maze, that's only until someone says something you don't like. Which leads to you having an outburst, which is fueled by emotions rather than logic, during which your first thought is to act rather than question. For example, why would someone say such a thing, or even, what is their intent for getting me out of my normal posture, and making me so angry?"
Rin said calmly as Maze sat down and retracted her power, after realizing what Rin said was the truth. Considering that, as a cultivator, being too emotional isn't a blessing but a curse that could cost you your freedom and your life.
"Thank you, Rin," Maze muttered with disappointment as she thought back to the way she had treated Ethan a while ago.
"You're welcome! Also, it would seem you're not the only one who benefited from this situation." Rin said mysteriously as he looked at the sky, while Maze just blinked in confusion.
"Huh? What are you talking about, Rin?"
"You'll learn in due time, Maze, but for now, let's finish our breakfast and head to the venue, which will determine who will be attending Project X to represent Forbidden Blood."
"Alright," Maze shrugged as she put the matter behind her.
'Hmm, while I would have loved to watch it, something tells me it was better I was here than there. Nevertheless, you cannot hide it forever, my friend, so please go crazy and show everyone your new power. While also carving your name into the annals of history.'
Rin smiled as he muttered something to himself, "Hopefully, the wait will be worth it, and your father won't ruin everything at the last minute like last time."
He chuckled while removing the barrier and the minor illusion he had placed around the building the moment he felt Ethan's bloodline awaken.
***
30 minutes later...
BOOM! BANG! CRACK! SIZZLE!
As fireworks shot into the sky as the ground shook like an earthquake from the roar of 10,000 people, it was finally time for the reselection to begin. So the school could finalize its candidate for Project X.
"FORBIDDEN BLOOD ARE YOU READY!!! FOR THE MOST HYPED UP BATTLES OF THE SEMESTER!!! WHERE WE WILL FINALLY RECEIVE THE ANSWER AS TO WHO ARE THE KINGS AND QUEENS OF FB!!!" A man in a black tuxedo with a white oval mask on his face shouted as he levitated in the air.
Above a massive arena, which was sectioned into five areas that resembled the cages used for martial arts fights, wherein the freshmen students who were nominated as representatives of FB could be seen standing.
Surrounded by an audience of students, teachers, parents, friends, and some more with special cameras flying around them. Which not only took their photos but would also be used to live stream the reselection battles for the upcoming Project X camp.
That would start with the freshman class and end with the junior class, considering none of the senior students disagreed with the school's decision. So everyone will most likely be leaving earlier rather than later.
Nevertheless, during this reselection, the participants and fighters would have five to ten minutes to relax and rejuvenate after every fight. If deemed necessary, but anywho let's begin...
"YES!!!" The crowd shouted as the announcer smiled and stretched out his hand to the judge's table.
"Well, then, do give a round of applause to our lovely judges!" The announcer stated as the crowd and even the participants glanced at the elevated table within the arena that overlooked the cages.
Which was where our beautiful President Olivia could be seen wearing a white blouse with blue jeans and brown sandals as she sat beside Vice President Calvin. Who was wearing a gray t-shirt with black jeans and white Air Forces, yet that wasn't the only person at the table.
Since right in between the President and Vice President of FB, our notorious cousin Felicia Humming, who was the current Student President, was sitting peacefully in a sundress and sandals.
"So, do the judges have any words of encouragement for our courageous challengers today?" The announcer asked as he and the crowd waited patiently for a response.
"While it may be generic, regardless of what happens today within the cage, you guys are all winners in our eyes, and we are glad you chose to attend our school! So give it your all, and I hope to see some exciting fights today!" The Vice President smiled as he glanced at Olivia before turning his head toward Felicia.
"... just have fun and please don't kill anybody by accident as I have enough on my plate already," Felicia said with a yawn as she briefly gazed at her troublemaker of a cousin, "Oh, and go Forbidden!"
"Um, well, that was disappointing. Hopefully, our President could uplift the mood." The announcer said with an awkward laugh.
"Sorry to disappoint, but I think it'd be better if we began the reselection, so with that, let us begin," The President said as she stood up and clapped her hands, commencing the start of the reselection and an event that will last about two days or shorter.
"Well, you heard the lady, so could the first round of contestants step up to fight against Rin Kurama, Wendell Stone, Ghost, Ethan Davis, and Maze Kurama!"