The second stage of the exam had begun and the contestants were divided into teams of three Kazuki felt a mix of tension and excitement as he looked at his new teammates Mitsu looked confident as always as if this challenge was nothing to him while Mio seemed a little shy but she watched everything with cautious eyes trying to understand the team dynamics and the upcoming competition
Kazuki sat for a moment thinking about his long training with Tatsu and all the years his mother had entrusted him with her hopes He felt a new energy flowing in his body and hope in his heart He was surprised when he learned Mitsu's rank from the first stage Third place really Mitsu smiled and said I was born with 100 Parka units so it wasn't surprising Kazuki laughed Wow you're lucky then he turned to Mio and asked about her rank Mio whispered Ten Kazuki raised his eyebrows Ten really
They discussed their levels at birth Mitsu said as you know I'm advanced and my progress is faster than both of you Mio said I'm medium level and Kazuki said low Despite that they all felt relieved because now they knew their limits and could work together as a team
The teams were officially set and only five out of ten would advance to the finals Their team was Team Seven Each day there would be a three versus three match to evaluate cooperation and tactical skills Before the first match they spent four full days in intense training focusing on communication observation and creating new strategies to ensure peak performance
On the first day the match between Team One and Team Two was about to begin when suddenly a deep roar echoed across the field The Gkargha appeared Kazuki froze a wave of fear ran through him but Mitsu grabbed his hand and said Let's face this together
A teacher shouted The Gkargha are dangerous creatures They can appear anytime but are stronger at night They feed on chaos and destruction attacking humans and animals One strike can destroy everything in front of them They are extremely terrifying
Kazuki felt a chill but remembered his long training and the days with Tatsu It was as if all that had given him the strength to face danger The Gkargha were bigger and faster than they expected but not impossible He looked at Mitsu and Mio and knew they had to be ready not just for the exam but to save the world from destruction
The confrontation began The team had to cooperate and plan every move Kazuki focused on his breathing and body movements He felt Parka flowing through him more than ever Mitsu led the team calmly and skillfully while Mio supported with smart and careful tactics Together they avoided the first direct attack from the Gkargha
Minutes passed slowly every moment filled with tension and excitement Kazuki felt he was learning things Tatsu never taught him or any previous training Now he faced a real battle with a real enemy Their reactions had to be quick split-second decisions could mean victory or defeat And when the Gkargha fell under their first strike the team felt pride but kept their focus
As time passed other teams competed and the Gkargha appeared intermittently But Team Seven started showing a harmony they had never seen before Kazuki realized this experience was not just a test of Parka but a lesson in courage teamwork and self-confidence He knew the second stage would test everything Victory would come only through teamwork fast thinking and determination
At the end of the first day Kazuki sat with Mitsu and Mio taking deep breaths feeling the thrill of a small victory but knowing the days ahead would be tougher Every match would push their limits further and further A new sense of responsibility toward the team himself and the world began creeping into his heart Along with it a new will was born ready to face everything that would come