The Third Year Students of The Scarlet Academy were all gathered together in the sports field once again while a tablet was handed over to each Third Year Student present, with their identities registered on the tablet.
Ma Feng clicked a button on the tablet when it brought out the faces of his teammates—the teammates he was paired with—and they seemed to be connected by a wireless digital type of network.
"Greetings, Third Year Students of this Academy... I remain the Principal of this great Academy," the voice of Mr. Rolex was heard when he appeared in the form of a hologram, which was projected on the platform.
Silence reigned as the students watched the hologram from where they stood.
"The time for the Exhibition Showdown is now, and while you students are being paired into separate groups, we will begin the Exhibition Showdown... I call it an Exhibition Showdown, but it is directly a mission."
"You Third Year Students will be given direct chances to explore outside of the Academy, in the selected kingdoms ordained by the School Board. Every team will be given separate missions and roles to play."
"Your team's mission will be given directly into your tablets. I wish you good luck," Mr. Rolex said from the hologram, and the hologram vanished afterwards. The students began murmuring and whispering amongst themselves.
"Let me look at my team's mission... We will be heading towards the Kingdom of Sidra to acquire the Sapphire Stone, a treasure that lies at the heart of the Sidra Kingdom," Ma Feng read from the tablet.
"The Kingdom of Sidra? It seems like destiny always has its way," Ma Feng said while smiling, when he sensed a presence behind him. He swiftly turned to see Ashley Edan standing before him while holding her tablet.
"Uhmmm... Ma Feng, right? I can remember your stupid little face," Ashley spoke out.
"The Pink Killer. It will be troublesome having you as a team member. You are quite a virus to me," Ma Feng said to himself when he suddenly turned to see Walter of the Crescent Department approaching him.
Walter adjusted his glasses when he looked up to see both Ma Feng and Ashley Edan standing together. Walter walked up to them when he sighed, adjusting his glasses as he stared at them continuously.
"I am Walter, Number Seventeen and member of Team Seven. It's nice to meet you," Walter spoke out when he stretched forth his hand for a handshake. Ma Feng shook the hand while Ashley Edan shrugged her shoulders.
"I don't have the time to waste with you two miscreants. I would like to know who our other two teammates are. We are supposed to be five in total, with a leader chosen from the department with two students," Ashley Edan said.
"Yeah, I think that's the rule," Ma Feng said.
A student could be seen approaching them while wearing black glasses. He was muscularly built with a bright smile on his face. He must have gone through a series of exercises and training.
"Leonardo Gonzalez, student of the Military Department, and he is in our team. He is the same age as I am," Ma Feng said to himself while his hands were in his pocket. He watched as Leonardo walked up to them.
He took off his glasses when he gazed at his teammates in a flashy style.
"Greetings to you all. The name is Leonardo Gonzalez, and I am the sunlight of the Third Year Students. You can feel free to bow before me," Leonardo said brightly, when Ashley spat on him.
"Hey? What was that for?" Leonardo asked while staring at Ashley as she brought down her umbrella—an Assassin Department student and a Military Department student going face to face against each other.
"You disgust me, pest. You are not only ugly but disgusting to gaze upon," Ashley said. Leonardo fumed angrily, his veins sprouting out when Ma Feng took a deep breath and sighed.
"We just barely know each other and you guys want to start fighting? Isn't that stupid... I mean, we haven't even started building a bond and..." Ma Feng couldn't complete his statement when he blocked the punch of Leonardo.
"You should be careful how you address a beauty like me, you peasant... There is no such thing as building a bond with you fools. I only talk to beautiful people, and you guys are an exception," Leonardo said with pride.
"Hmph... What a cunny brat. And besides, he lacks the strength. His punch was too weak," Ma Feng said to himself while staring at Leonardo, and Leonardo, with pride, put on his black shades. Walter just watched.
"Leonardo, you are welcome to the group," Walter voiced out in a mild manner.
Leonardo felt irritated by what Walter just said when he launched a bone-breaking punch. Walter adjusted his glasses as he ducked the punch with inhuman speed. Both Ma Feng and Ashley widened their gaze in shock.
Walter dodged another punch launched against him by Leonardo, then bounced back. Walter blocked a kick launched afterwards when he grabbed the leg of Leonardo. Walter launched his own deadly kick.
Walter stopped the attack halfway when his leg got so close to Leonardo's face that the tension and force broke the glasses into pieces. Leonardo and the rest were left stunned when Walter moved back.
"I am sorry for being such a nuisance," Walter said as he bent his head before Leonardo.
Leonardo was completely bewildered by the attack force of Walter. He knew that he was done for once the kick of Walter crashed into his face—his teeth would have been shattered into severe pieces.
"This is exciting. I guess this Exhibition Showdown won't be boring," Ashley said to herself when she wore a dark grin which was plastered on her face. She turned to stare at Ma Feng as Ma Feng became calm.
"Four members of this team are already gathered from the four departments, and I believe the last member is from the Sorcery Department. And it's a she," Ma Feng said while staring at his tablet as he operated it.
The rest stared at their tablets when they clicked the button to reveal the final member of their team. Ma Feng widened his gaze in shock while staring at his tablet, when he started hearing footsteps from behind.
He was surprised to see the picture of Crystal brightly showing on his tablet, and he turned to see Crystal standing before him. She was dressed in a tight but seductive school uniform when she let out a smile.
"Crystal Rendevor?" Walter spoke out when he opened his mouth in shock.
"Crystal is the final member of our team? So I will be going into the Kingdom of Sidra with her? This twisted and mysterious witch? How is that even possible?" Ma Feng asked himself in shock while he was already sweating.
"Hi? I am Crystal Rendevor and the last member of this team. I chose to remain anonymous until this day," Crystal spoke out. She was in her normal lifestyle when her eyes met with that of Ma Feng.
Ma Feng was as calm as usual, but Crystal noticed the slight drop of sweat coming down from his forehead. Ashley could feel the tension in the air when the voice of Leonardo cleared the air and Leonardo walked up to Crystal.
Pushing Ma Feng aside with his masculine body, he walked up to Crystal with a bright smile written on his face. Crystal stared at Leonardo, who stood before her, adjusting and brushing his hair like a gentleman.
"Crystal... What a beautiful name for a beautiful lady. I am Leonardo, and I will be your guardian. I will guide you through the dangers and chaos. You are under my protection... Beautiful Queen," Leonardo uttered those words like a gentleman.
"Thanks, but I have no use for a bodyguard. I could kill you right now if I wanted to," Crystal voiced out. Both Ashley and Ma Feng were surprised by the words of Crystal as she walked past Leonardo.
"But... but... but my lady, you don't have to..." Leonardo uttered as he placed his hand on Crystal's shoulder. Crystal looked up, and Leonardo staggered back in fear. He could feel her destructive presence.
"Please don't touch me with your dirty hands... It's too unclean for my health," Crystal said.
Ma Feng stood calmly as Crystal walked past him. They both felt their unnatural presences when a gentle smile appeared on their faces. Walter's cheeks were already red while staring at Crystal.
"Crystal Rendevor... Isn't she so beautiful and sexy? I feel like I'm in heaven having her on my team," Walter said while still blushing. He watched Crystal leave the scene, shaking her curvy waist.
"Due to my connections with the Punishers, I was able to change my team's location to the Kingdom of Sidra. I will get what I want from that mysterious kingdom. And talking about that Ma Feng..."
"There seems to be something about that guy that I must investigate. Not only did he copy one of the special abilities, but he has two separate magical essences and magical levels flowing through his veins."
"I guess I will also be investigating him while on this short trip," Crystal said as she walked away from the scene with a dark smile plastered on her face. She turned to her Erafel Device and vanished from the scene.