On the fourth day of the tournament, the rookie battle took place in the women's group.
Battle Board.
Battle Board preliminaries, round six.
"Come on!"
"Work hard!"
"..."
"I didn't expect the rookie battle to be so popular!"
Wearing sunglasses, Chiba Yeyou listened to the lively competition, looked around, and couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement.
"Yes, this year's rookie tournament is definitely much more exciting, with significantly higher viewership compared to previous years."
Mari Watanabe, also wearing sunglasses, said calmly.
"It's all because of the two of you!"
Mayumi Saegusa glared at Chiba Yeyou and Tatsuya Shiba with annoyance.
"Right now, a lot of people are trying to find out about the two of you!"
"They've all come to me with their questions."
Suzune Ichihara glanced at Chiba Yeyou and Tatsuya Shiba with a hint of helplessness.
"There's no way around it, those two are truly outstanding, putting immense pressure on the contestants from other universities."
"However, their focus today should be on Chiba Yeyou!"
"This match was just a side event."
Jumonji looked at the arena and spoke calmly.
"By the way, weren't you guys going to a meeting?"
Chiba Yeyou looked at the group of Student Council members around her, oh, and also the leader of the Clubs Coalition, Jumonji, with a hint of inquiry in her eyes.
Look at your position!
"And that spot!"
"Besides..."
As Mayumi Saegusa indicated, sure enough, the first thing that caught the eye was Masaki Ichijo.
Shinkuro Kichijoji.
At Mayumi Saegusa's signal, Chiba Yeyou saw that the team leaders from various high schools had arrived.
Now you know why!
Mayumi Saegusa sighed.
"Looks like the two of us are attracting quite a bit of attention."
Chiba Yeyou smiled and looked towards the contestants' preparation area.
"Mmm!"
"There's nothing wrong with that!"
"Although we're somewhat of a target of public criticism, it doesn't matter."
Mayumi Saegusa shrugged.
"Oh, here it comes!"
As they were talking, Tatsuya Shiba walked over and sat down next to Miyuki Shiba.
"How's it going?"
"Don't worry, as long as Honoka Mitsui performs normally, there shouldn't be any problems."
Upon hearing Mayumi Saegusa's question, Tatsuya Shiba paused for a moment before giving his assessment.
"By the way, why did you prepare so many light-based spells?"
Azusa Nakajo was puzzled. She had been by Tatsuya Shiba's side and knew very well what Tatsuya Shiba had prepared, so she was quite confused.
"It must be due to the sleep reflex, right?"
The Jumonji opened its mouth.
"Yes, the leader is right."
Tatsuya Shiba nodded.
"The rules of Battle Board prohibit the use of magic to interfere with other skaters..."
"To be precise, it's a prohibition on direct interference!"
"So you thought of indirect intervention, right?"
Chiba Yeyou. She had to admit, Tatsuya Shiba was quite clever.
"Um!"
"So I thought that if I interfered with the water surface, which would obstruct other athletes, it wouldn't be prohibited. I guess you could say I was exploiting a loophole in the rules!"
Tatsuya Shiba didn't shy away from the topic, since there was nothing he couldn't say. The fact that no one was using it was just because they were intimidated by the rules and hadn't thought of it for a moment. It wasn't anything particularly advanced, and they would have to change their tactics in the next match.
"Using water refraction to hinder other competitors is indeed a good method, and it also catches the opponent off guard!"
The Jumonji nodded in agreement.
"However, we can't do that next time; our opponent will definitely have a way to counter it."
Suzune Ichihara analyzed.
"Oh, I see!"
As they spoke, they all put on sunglasses.
"Thump!"
"On your marks!"
Of the four contestants, only Honoka Mitsui was wearing sunglasses, which puzzled the other contestants, who couldn't help but give her a few strange looks.
"Ding~"
"Ding~"
"Ding~"
The four competitors on the waterway lowered their bodies, preparing to sprint, ready to rush to the front and gain a good position, after all, the waterway is only so wide.
"Thump!"
As the final sound faded, Honoka Mitsui's first action wasn't to sprint to gain position, but rather to unleash a dazzling light magic spell.
"Ah!"
Reflected in the water, the entire track was a golden sea. The three competitors couldn't even sprint to gain an advantage; their eyes were so irritated that they quickly covered them, and even managing to stand still was a luxury.
"Haa!"
One of the athletes eventually lost his footing and fell into the water.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Honoka Mitsui easily rushed out of the starting position before the other two could even react.
"It's safe!"
Seeing this, Chiba Yeyou couldn't help but speak.
"Okay, it's your turn next."
Jumonji looked at Chiba Yeyou.
The reason why some people skipped their own practice sessions to watch today's rookie match is because there are two matches today: one is a match between Tatsuya Shiba and Honoka Mitsui, and the other is a match between Chiba Yeyou and the Icicle Destruction.
This Icicle Destruction match was Chiba Yeyou's last match, so many people attached great importance to it.
They all wanted to see if this rising star from the Nine Schools Competition could emerge victorious under the pressure of another elite.
There are still two hours left.
Chiba Yeyou stood up and stretched.
"They're gone!"
"I need to go and get ready too."
Chiba Yeyou waved to the drafters and greeted them.
As Chiba Yeyou stood up, she instantly attracted the attention of other high schools.
Chiba Yeyou was the main focus of their attention today.
Even if we don't meet this time, it doesn't mean we won't meet next time!
Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated!
Do you want me to help you?
Suzune Ichihara stood up and looked at Chiba Yeyou, asking him a question.
"No need, I can handle it myself."
"Yeah, that's true, you're much better than me."
Suzune Ichihara nodded.
"I think he's the first player in the Nine Schools Competition Tournament to be his own personal mechanic, right?"
Mayumi Saegusa watched Chiba Yeyou's departing figure and said with some emotion.
"Yes, that's true."
Mari Watanabe nodded.
"Anyway, I've never heard of anyone like that."
Mayumi Saegusa shrugged cutely, looking like she'd never heard of it before.
"Let's go, let's go greet Honoka Mitsui too."
"Is Chiba Yeyou's match in the third venue?"
"Yes, that's right."
A large group of people walked outside.
Those who had been chosen by Mayumi Saegusa gradually left the venue.
"This player's mechanics are indeed excellent, but his tactics are even more outstanding."
"Indeed, using light magic to intervene is an idea that has never been considered before, but this idea can only be used once. I wonder what he will do next time."
"I'm more looking forward to the other one than this one!"
That guy is definitely not to be underestimated!
"Let's see!"
"The next match is the final!"
" Icicle Destruction!"