"All participants!" Duchess Valemont's voice cut through the murmurs. "You are dismissed for the remainder of the day. Rest. Prepare. Tomorrow, the combat tournament begins at dawn."
The crowd began to disperse. Scarlett jogged over, grinning like an idiot despite the sweat pouring down her face.
"That was intense! Did you see me and Kanna? We absolutely crushed it!"
"Yeah, I saw you two working in perfect sync. Very impressive." Aegis smirked. "Almost like you've been thinking about her a lot."
Scarlett's face went red.
"Shut up."
Aegis laughed and patted her shoulder.
"I need to go take care of something. Catch up later?"
"Sure. I'll be at the baths if you need me."
As Scarlett walked off, Aegis made her way toward the noble district of the academy. Lady Vermillion had mentioned wanting to speak with her after the cooperation trials. Might as well get that over with now.
