The classroom fell into complete silence as Principal Monica continued, her gaze sweeping over the attentive freshmen.
"You should be starting your foundational studies about Beasts today, but…" She paused, her eyes lingering on the eager faces before her. "I trust you have all heard of the inter-academy tamer competition, correct?"
A chorus of nods rippled through the room.
Monica offered a reassuring smile. "For those who might be less familiar, let me elaborate. The Academy Tamer Competition is an annual contest between the three prominent Tamer academies within Cordelia: the esteemed Guardian Academy, currently holding the top position, which will send four of their most promising students; the First Star Academy, also sending four representatives; and our own… Vitality Academy. While our academy boasts the largest student body among the three, regrettably, we haven't consistently held the strongest competitive record. We, too, will be sending a team of four students."
