UNIFIED W

Chapter 2: Third Member

The meeting room was spacious, with high ceilings and large windows.

The seats resembled a softer version of long stone thrones and were arranged in a circle, like pillars.

The king's throne was much larger and elevated higher than those of the other clan leaders.

King Prime VII would speak first, followed by the clan leaders.

"The time has finally come to hold another test."

The leader of the Fire Clan spoke first among the clan leaders.

"Yes, my king. However, this year, the number of participants has increased dramatically compared to the last test."

The king sighed, then waved his hand toward the Fire Clan leader and said:

"If that's the case, then change the first phase into two parts."

"What do you mean, my king?"

"If a team loses a single member, it will be disqualified immediately."

The Fire Clan leader stood up from his throne seat and shouted, but then realized he was speaking to the king and quickly lowered his voice.

"WHAT? My king, what do you mean by that?"

"A low-life is a low-life, no matter who it is."

Suddenly, the vice leader of the Magma Clan spoke out of turn.

"Do you have any idea how many people have worked tirelessly for this opportunity?"

The king didn't like what the vice leader of the Magma Clan had just said and slammed his fist into his throne seat.

"SILENCE! How dare you question my decision?"

"S...s...sorry, my king. I didn't mean to overstep. I'm here on behalf of my older sister, who was badly injured by an unknown magma user and is now in a cryogenic state."

"I thought only one family was left in the Magma Clan after the Great Clan War."

"You are right, my king. The person responsible is a magma user, but he doesn't belong to the surviving family and isn't listed in our records. Worst of all, he stole the legendary war axes, the Earth Dividers."

"Fighting among themselves. What do you think would happen if a lowborn roamed freely in this world? Let me answer that for you: the world would be unbalanced."

All the clan leaders were not allowed to speak freely; they were only to listen and obey.

"I've decided that only ten teams will advance to the finals in Stage 2. You three clan leaders in Stage 1 will handle that."

"YES, SIR."

***

Kai and Zeru were walking through the crowds gathered around the heart of Von City.

"Zeru, let's go to the arena and find our third member."

"Alright then, let's go."

They went to the largest arena in Von City, where the test would take place.

The arena, built centuries ago, resembles an ancient colosseum.

When you step inside, it makes you feel like a gladiator.

In the arena, you can face any opponent in a duel, and the winner takes all the betting points placed by the audience.

The points are instantly transferred to the winner's band watch.

Every individual in this world receives a band watch upon awakening their powers.

The band watch displays a person's name, their crystal powers, and their total points.