A few minutes later...
"Hmm, now this is interesting, so 12 students want to see the fight, while 10 want to have a day off. Sigh, it seems you won in the end, Isaac, so please don't jump to conclusions next time. Or doubt, you have a chance of winning for the scales could always tip in your favor at a moment's notice regardless of the odds."
Niko said as Isaac nodded in agreement while Maze and Ethan silently returned to their seats. Followed by Rin and Kyrie, who wanted to watch the fight as well, considering this wasn't only a good opportunity for the class to gauge themselves against the two strongest students in their grade.
Besides Isaac, who hasn't done much or performed exceptionally well, which some saw as wise while others deemed it idiotic. Since he tried to play the role of a wolf acting like a sheep, which on the one hand allows him to understand everyone's strengths and weaknesses.
Without exposing his weak points, however, with that he must suffer the constant questioning of his strength and whether he was truly worthy to be crowned the strongest student of the 33rd generation of FB.
But that is beside the point as this was an even better opportunity for Rin and Kyrie to refine their techniques and combat skills from this situation.
***
Sometime later, following a quick phone call with GenHyper, Niko was allowed to replay the footage, and with that we learned who won.
"So, you mean to tell me that both of you died simultaneously... even though Rin technically won, but through a stroke of luck, Kyrie managed to turn the table and turn this into a tie. What type of bullshit is this?" A student asked with bewilderment after watching the footage and being baffled at how something like this could even occur in a minute.
"Um, from the looks of things, it seems that what happened," Isaac said with a shrug, even though a part of him did wonder what would have happened if Rin and Kyrie had just fought like typical people.
Without doing all these shenanigans and wasting three minutes of talking, followed by a minute preparing their actions and one minute of actual hands thrown. And even that could be argued.
"Welp, regardless of the outcome, could Maze and Ethan enter the artificial pocket dimension as I got stuff, I have to complete, and other students to babysit and train."
45 minutes later...
"... finally, we're done. Now could everyone get out the fuck out! So that I could review everyone's footage and submit a list of potential candidates to the principal," Niko shouted with frustration and annoyance, as he waved his hand and sent everyone outside while closing the door behind them with a thud.
"Dang, who pissed him off? Wasn't he happy earlier? Sigh, this is why I hate bipolar and eccentric people." Someone muttered as they shook their head and rushed off to lunch to get something good to eat.
***
Meanwhile, following everyone being thrown out of the classroom by Prof. Niko...
Someone sneakily barged into the president's private residence, which was under the surveillance of a few True Gods and heavy machinery, to discuss Project X without the knowledge of the various parties involved in this program, which was due to take place in a week and last three months.
During which students and talented young adults from all over the world will be honing their abilities, skills, and intellect through various trials and opponents to grow stronger and become the future leaders of Earth.
Who will not only create the rules we must follow and obey one day but be the spark needed to ignite a new era so that they won't become pawns of the dark and evil forces within the Cosmos.
Who are growing stronger and rallying together to create a new reign; one that will destroy the old and foster a new land built upon blood and death. Where darkness reigns supreme and light is but an inferior thing of the past.
For war is on the horizon and soon it will engulf the Cosmos and stretch even beyond our very boundaries.
So, to combat that, Project X was created to not only strengthen and groom a new generation of warriors but also accomplish tasks that the past generation could not.
"So, Mr. President, I know you're a busy man, but is it truly that hard to spare some time for an old friend?" A voice whispered in the shadows as the president's guards stepped forward to protect him.
"Relax, boys. This is a friend of mine, a very annoying one at that... so what can I do for you, ???"
"Nothing much, Mr. President, I would just like to add a few extra candidates to our very growing list of contenders. That I would much appreciate wouldn't need to be screened by GenHyper or questioned about by the committee on whether they are eligible to participate in this training camp." The president friend said with a smile as they continued to lurk in the shadows.
"Sigh, how many do you want to add to the list?" The president asked with a headache as he could already imagine how everyone would react once me tells them the news.
"Just three kids and I assure this will be my last request, Mr. President. Also, with this, you now have my clan's loyalty and strength, so please do not abuse it. Nevertheless, thank you, Mr. President and I hope you have a wonderful dinner with your wife."
Plop.
Thud!
"Tsk, curse that slimy bastard!" The president shouted as he slammed his fist against his desk, following our unexpected visitors' disappearance. Even though in the end, he still complied with their demands.
***
The next day...
Following the mock battles during the first period, which identified the strongest students of each class and grade, it was finally time for FB to separate the weeds from the tares and see who was truly worthy to be crowned the strongest student of each year.
Chime! Chime! Chime!
"Could all students and faculty head to the auditorium to be briefed on Project X?" The vice president said with their voice echoing throughout the entire campus, following the clock tower's announcement of a new day.
"Sigh, just what is going on now?" A student muttered after rushing out of their dorm as they rubbed their eyes with a yawn.