Book 6: Chapter 6
Scarlet
The Demon Hunt competition within the Interschool Tournament is rather ironic at this point. Because there are even some demons participating in it, what with demons finally having slowly started integrating themselves within human society. With some even going to Guardians Universities now and therefore competing in the Interschool Tournament.
But they still stuck with the Demon Hunt competition as the annual opener for the tournament. Simply because of tradition.
The demons dont seem to mind either, which makes sense considering their penchant for murdering each other on Tartarus that still remains to this day.
In fact, most of the demons who have arrived are the peaceful ones. The demons who dont want to be in such a dangerous world as Tartarus.
Even those more peaceful demons do want to help against the void creatures though. Hence their participation in this tournament.
I yawn slightly as I watch the Guardians and demons hunt the artificially created demons of the competition.
Most of the people I knew back in the Guardians Universities have all graduated by now. Whether through spending the four years there or graduating early thanks to the time they put in on the frontlines of the Demon War or the Void Invasion, the same as me.
So I dont really know anyone competing down there. Except from the news that is.
I do recognize a few people that have become rather popular as of late. New Guardians who have ben making a name for themselves in the Corrupted Fractures and are very liked by the people.
One of them is even dressing as a magical girl from those old world animated TV shows. Which I very much question, seeing as theyre running around in a pink dress while waving a wand that they arent even using.
Rather ridiculous, in my opinion.
But the kids love it at least.
A lot.
So clothing is a must.
I let out a sigh as I think about what I agreed to do before. Simply because it was Aria who was asking, even though I know someone put her up to it. She even told me. That she was gonna be given extra credit if she could convince me to give out the trophies at the awards ceremony ending the Interschool Tournament.
Ridiculous.
I still caved though, since it would help her and all Id have to do is show up and hand someone a trophy. Maybe let them take a picture or two.
Not much work when itll help her.
It doesnt even bother me that they approached Aria to get to me. Simply because they gave her some benefits in return and arent just haggling her to help them.
Now, if they were just haggling her for nothing in return
The corner of my lips quirks upwards slightly.
They wouldnt be doing it for long, I can say that at least.
On another note, I glance around the stadium at a few specific locations. Spots where I see friends and other people I know watching the competition.
Unfortunately, I havent had much time to spend with my own friends as of late. And with my power growing so much, its become hard to make new friends. Except in video games, of course. Where they have no idea who I am.
Maybe
I purse my lips for a moment before nodding to myself and standing up from my seat.
Ill go join them in the bleachers.