The people from Heaven Dou Royal Academy arrived three days earlier than expected.
That morning, just as training ended, two carriages bearing the Heaven Dou Royal Academy emblem stopped outside Shrek's gates.
The three teachers who stepped down were all middle-aged. The leader was a male teacher with a smile on his face and a short beard. His name was Qin Feng, and he was the dean of instruction.
The other two were combat instructor Li Mao and theory teacher Zhou Ping. The three wore Heaven Dou Royal Academy's dark blue uniforms. After getting down from the carriages, they looked around at Shrek's new walls and gates, their faces all showing a hint of surprise.
"Headmaster Flender." Qin Feng stepped forward with a smile and cupped his hands. "I have long heard of Shrek's great reputation. We came to your academy today to observe and learn. I hope we are not imposing."
"Director Qin, you're too polite." Flender wore a broad smile, though his mind was rapidly running through how to handle the visit. "Our academy is simple and humble, nothing compared to Heaven Dou Royal Academy's grandeur. I only hope you won't find it lacking."
"Not at all. Shrek's victory in the Barak division is proof enough of its strength." Qin Feng's gaze swept over the students on the field as they put away their training equipment. "These should be the members of your team, correct?"
"That's right." Flender stepped aside and gestured for them to enter. "If you'd like to observe, we happen to have a practical combat class this afternoon. Feel free to ask anything you wish to know."
"Then we'll trouble you."
That afternoon's practical combat class was a sparring session among the Shrek Seven Devils.
It was three against three, with one free player, arranged