The next hour blurred past in a parade of arrivals.
WHUMP. Two more Imperial Academy students emerged from their portal, brown-haired Silas greeting them with a nod. Imperial now had three qualified.
WHUMP. WHUMP. Two Empyrean Celestial students arrived in quick succession—silver and white uniforms pristine despite the horrid environment. The crowd erupted. Empyrean Celestial was now complete with five members qualified, their position cemented at first place.
WHUMP. WHUMP. WHUMP. Three more Astral Zenith students walked out, leaving only their vice captain and two others still on the planet.
WHUMP. WHUMP. Two elves from Sylvan Star Academy emerged—elegant features, forest green uniforms slightly torn but intact. The elf-exclusive academy had two qualified.
WHUMP. WHUMP. Two more Neon Abyss students stepped through, their dark auras making nearby spectators shift uncomfortably. Four total now.
