The Crowd went silent as they waited for the dust to disperse.
Everyone was in shock as they witnessed both Eira and Malachi standing while pointing blades at each other's necks.
"Is this really the best I could a draw… ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, oh my gosh, this is so dumb," Malachi said as he laughed in amusement.
"In that final moment, he knew he couldn't win in a head-on fight, so immediately I got close, he quickly made icicles to slow my momentum while adding his own strike at the same time," Eira said as she stared at Malachi in a calm yet shocked manner.
"Well, it was worth it[1]."
"What do you mean ?"[2]
"Touch your cheeks."[3]
And as Eira placed her hand on her face, she felt a streak of blood flowing down her face.
And as the crowd saw this, a wave of joy overwhelmed them.
"THE RUTHLESS PRINCESS HAS BEEN INJURED FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!!!!!!!!" The commentator yelled as the crowd cheered for Malachi.
"If you're happy about this little scratch, take a good look at your chest," Eira said with confidence as Malachi noticed a massive amount of blood coming through his clothes, and then he finally noticed the massive scar that was still fresh and bloodied on his chest.
The crowds move instantly changed while looking at the fatal wound.
"Eira, do you know what makes legends great, and if not, listen carefully. What makes a legend great is not being in despair when there are troublesome times ahead… and therefore, I, the Legendary ice prince, will not despair." Malachi said as he placed his hands on the wound and then traced it down as black Ice sealed the once-opened cut that proved to be fatal.
Malachi's speech lit a flame of inspiration in the crowd as they cheered for him.
"THAT'S OUR MALACHI FOR YOU!!!!" Malachi's Fan base cheered him on as he left the stage.
"Wait, the match has not been decided yet."[4]
"Then consider this as my withdrawal," Malachi replied as he walked towards the Arenas Exit.
Suddenly, Malachi's body stopped as if gravity tried to press him down, yet he was still standing.
"Go back and continue the match," Galaxy said as she appeared behind Malachi.
"You again, come to ruin my plans, I suppose, "Malachi replied as he turned his head and stared at Galaxy.
"Go back."[5]
"I disagree," Malachi said as he activated his demon eyes
Galaxy curiously stared at Malachi's eye as she noticed a crest appearing on it.
"Dispel," and immediately, Malachi said that Galaxy's magic was quickly broken.
Malachi then walked off the stage and left, leaving Eira and Galaxy.
"Well, without the final battle, Eira is the Winner of this Round" The commentator said as Eira remained in the middle of the stage.
After the match, Tristan and his friends rushed towards Malachi before he could approach his seat.
"Malachi, that was so cool."[6]
"Agreed, an amazing fight as I thought," Alex and Mimi yelled as they walked towards him.
Tristan then walked towards Malachi with a gentle smile.
"Nice work, Mal, you did well," Tristan said, giving Malachi a thumbs-up.
"Thanks, Tris," Malachi said as he flashed a smile at Tristan.
Tristan, Malachi, Alex, and Mimi all head to their seats, smiling together.
After a While the remaining part of the festival began and it started with the second years history drama 'Gad and Vida' presentation, second was the Cafe made by the medical division students, there was also the Haunted house presented by the black smiths divison students, and to finish it up The judges will give a speech to round things up while ranking the examinee.
"Tristan lets hurry to the arena their about to give our rankings," Malachi yelled as both he and Tristan ran towards the arena entrance.
Malachi and Tristan walked into the arena and were met with a line, in front of the line, a big Crystal that had been placed to measure their skill level.
"What is this?" Tristan asked as he stared at the front of the line.
"They're checking our level and skills... it is a method used in checking how strong one is," Mimi said as she pointed towards the crystal.
After a while, it was Eira's turn, a member of the student council, who asked to place her hand near the crystal, and as she did, a rainbow coloured beam of light flashed.
"This... This can't be!... She has an affinity for all types of elements... and her physicality is 80% ... She's an S Rank !!!" And as the council member yelled, the stadium was soon filled with murmurs about Eira as she stepped down, and next it was Aries, with an element of Fire and nature and a Physicality of 85% [Rank]: Semi A rank, next it was Alex, having a dark element and a 50% percent Physicality [Rank]: B.
After a while, Malachi came up the Stage and as he placed his hands on the crystal, Black ice began to spring out from the crystal as half of the crystal turned dark and the other Blue.
"Malachi [Magic]: Dark ice, [physicality]: 30% Rank Semi S rank mage," The council member said as Malachi walked towards the other side of the arena. Everyone was in total awe as they heard his rank.
Finally, it was Tristan, the person many awaited. The cameras and lights all flashed at him as he walked towards the crystal.
"Are you Ready ?" The council member asked as he looked at Tristan, and in response, Tristan nodded his head in agreement.
"Place your hand on the crystal." The council member said as Tristan looked at the crystal.
With a cool and calm Composure Tristan placed his hands on the Crystal and as everyone leaned in to see Tristan's evaluation, nothing happened.
"H'm? That's weird, the crystal is supposed to-"
A large wave of mana pushed everyone back as the crystal turned Crimson red. Tristan, on the other hand, wasn't blown away by the force as he stared at the Crimson crystal as if he was being hypnotised. A ring then appeared on Tristan's hand, as it resembled the ring that Tristan received as a reward from Blanc.
The Crimson crystal kept releasing massive, destructive waves of mana.
"What's happening!!"[7]
"I don't Know But something is Wrong With Tristan!" Mimi replied as she held on to a part of the arena, not wanting to be blown away by the force of the Mana waves.
Malachi quickly used his ice to support his standing by icing his feet in the arena
"Tristan!!, Tristan snapped out of it your going to die if you don't run!" Malachi yelled as he tried to pull Tristan out of his hypnotic gaze.
All the onlookers who sat down in their seats tried to hold on to something as the energy coming out of the crystal was too strong.
On the other hand, Persia, Christopher, and Blanc nonchalantly stared at the crystal from the comfort of their seat's.
"The energy is quite ominous, don't you say, Christopher?"
"It's more like a foul smell for me," Christopher replied to Persia's earlier statement.
"Well, looks like there's no hiding this now," Blanc says as he stands up and looks at the crystal.
"What do you mean by 'hiding' Mr Blanc?" Persia asked with a hint of curiosity in his tone.
"You'll see soon enough, but for now, you mustn't worry yourself with this trivial matter." And as Blanc Noir said, he teleported to the arena.
On the other hand, Tristan was in another realm; he was surrounded by red fog, and he was naked.
"Where am I... what's going on?" Tristan asked himself as he tried to speak, but no words came out as his mouth was sealed shut, not only that, but he couldn't move as well, it was as if he was being held in one place.
"Kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, KILL, KILL, KILL!!!... KILL ALL RACES!!!!" A voice that resembled that of an evil presence kept screaming into Tristan's ears; its malice for all races could be heard as he screamed for the annihilation of all races.
"What's going on... why do I feel so... so angry all of a sudden?" Tristan asked himself as the malice in the voice slowly warped his emotions.
"Calm down, Tris," Blanc noir said as he placed his hand on Tristan's shoulder as he cut through the smoke.
"Big bro, where am I?!" Tristan asked, looking at Blanc with a terrified expression.
"It's alright i'm here..... Just close your eyes and calm down," Blanc said as he looked at Tristan with a smile, not wanting him to panic.
And not long after, Tristan closed his eyes and began to take slow, deep breaths, and as he opened his eyes, he was back at the arena, and next to him was Blanc, who wore a smile on his face while patting Tristan's head.
"I knew you could do it," Blanc said while smiling at Tristan.
"What was that?" Tristan asked as he stared at Blanc.
"Let's talk about it when we get home. For now, let's deal with this problem."[8]
"What problem?" And as Tristan asked, Blanc stepped aside, showing him the amount of damage he caused.
"Sorry, Everyone Look's Like the crystal had a few errors, so for now Tristan will have to be given A temporary Rank Before his revaluation... Right, Persia, Christopher." Blanc noir said as he smirked at Persia and Christopher while apologising to the audience.
"Agreed, I suggest we give him a B rank."[9]
"Well, I say C."[10]
"As for me i pick The Misfit Rank." And as Blanc Noir said those words The whole stadium was in total shock.
"What does that mean?" Tristan asked while looking at Blanc.
"Oh, it just means your... Special, nothing much." Blanc Noir said as he patted Tristan's hair and then walked away.
After a while, the exams had concluded. Everyone had decided to enjoy the festival games and food stalls.
Malachi, Tristan, Alex, and Mimi walked out of the area as they seemed to be discussing something with smiles and laughs on their faces.
"Hey guys let's go check out the arcade. There are tons of fun games to play!"
"Really, that sounds cool lets go, guy's!" Tristan says with excitement as they walk around the festival.
"Sorry, kid you ain't going anywhere." Blanc noir said as he appeared behind Tristan and his friends.
"Big bro, come on can't I just enjoy this one night," Tristan says with a sad expression on his face blanc pats his head.
"Big Bro?" Malachi, Mimi, and Alex said both confusion and shock as they watched two interact with each other.
"Hey tris come have some fun with your family," Stacy said as she walked towards the two in a beautiful pink dress.
"Big sis!" Tristan yelled in joy as he ran towards her.
"Hey there, adorable little brother of mine lets go to the arcade. I hear there are lots of cool games."
"We were just heading there."
"Then if that's the case lets all go there. What do you guys say?" Blanc smiled as he turned to ask Tristan and his friends.
"Alright, we're gonna play some games with one of the 12 Emperors!" and immediately Alex said that both Malachi and Mimi quickly punched him in the head.
"Sorry We wouldn't want to interrupt your precious family time," Malachi said as Alex wailed in pain.
"It's okay i mean, you are Tristan's friends right?" Stacy said with a smile, encouraging the kids to come and have some fun with them.
"Yeah, guys, let's have fun!" Tristan said while giving a playful, happy grin.
At first, they hesitated, but as they saw Tristan's happy grin, they quickly accepted the offer, and All six of them had fun at the festival, playing games and laughing with each other without a care in the world.
After the Festival, Tristan, Malachi, Mimi And Alex all said their goodbyes and went their separate ways.
Not long after, Tristan Blanc and Stacy were in a limousine on their way back home.
"Tristan, do you enjoy yourself" Stacy asked as Tristan placed his head on her shoulder.
"Yeah i did."
"That's nice to hear, tomorrow we can-" Before Stacy could complete her statement, Tristan had drifted off to sleep.
[1] Malachi smirks talking to Eira
[2] Eira asked in a confused manner
[3] Malachi said pointing towards her face
[4] The commentator says trying to stop Malachi
[5] Galaxy ordered malachi
[6] Alex said with star gazed eyes
[7] Malachi said in a worried tone
[8] Blanc Noir said as he looks at the crowd
[9] Christopher said while closing his eyes
[10] Persia said with a smile on his face