After a full day of practice, the team was more than prepared. Even though there were a few minor mistakes during the drills, they were confident that they would overcome these challenges in the actual competition.

On the third morning, sunlight filtered through the curtains, gently illuminating the room. Enzo woke up early, stood by the window, and gazed at the horizon, his mind filled with both excitement and nervous anticipation for the upcoming competition.

Enzo silently told himself, “Today, we begin our real devilish training.”

He walked out of his room and headed to the training ground. His team was already waiting for him, their eyes glowing with determination, as though they were fully prepared to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

“Good morning, everyone!” Enzo called out with strength and encouragement in his voice. “Today, we begin a week of ‘devil’s training.’ This will test both our will and our physical limits, but I believe that as long as we work together, there is nothing we cannot overcome.”

The team nodded, their eyes filled with resolve.

Enzo continued,”First, we’ll begin with physical training. Over the next few days, we’ll be doing long runs, push-ups, sit-ups, and other high-intensity exercises to improve our endurance and strength.”

With that, Enzo led by example, starting the long run. He stayed at the front, setting the pace for the team. The team followed closely behind, and although they soon began to feel exhausted, not a single one of them gave up. They gritted their teeth and pushed forward.

After the long run, they immediately moved on to push-ups and sit-ups. Enzo was strict about the form and number of reps, ensuring that each movement was done correctly to maximize the training’s effectiveness. The team was drenched in sweat, gasping for air, but they kept going without a single complaint.

In addition to the physical training, Enzo had also scheduled tactical drills and mock competitions. He created detailed strategies tailored to each member’s strengths and led the team through several rounds of practice.

During the drills, Enzo pointed out areas where the team could improve and offered suggestions on how to enhance their performance. The team listened attentively, accepting the criticism humbly, and worked to correct their mistakes, improving their skills with each passing day.

In the evenings, Enzo insisted on additional practice. He set up night patrols and surprise attack drills to sharpen the team’s adaptability and teamwork.

Though the training was grueling and exhausting, no one complained. They knew all the effort was being invested for the upcoming competition. They encouraged each other and supported one another, pushing through the tough times together.

The week passed in a blur. Over these intense days, the team faced unprecedented challenges, but their resolve grew stronger, their endurance improved, and their tactical skills became more polished.

Enzo said as the final training session came to a close,”Alright, the week of training is over. I know you’re all tired and worn out, but I’ve seen the progress you’ve made. I’m proud of all of you!”

The team smiled with a sense of relief and accomplishment, knowing that the hard work had paid off.

Enzo continued, “Now, for the next few days, we need to rest and recover. The competition is coming soon, and we need to be in the best possible shape to face it!”

The team nodded in agreement and began to plan their rest time. They understood that only with full recovery could they give their best performance when the competition finally arrived.

However, just as the team was about to rest, an unexpected piece of news arrived—the competition had been moved up!

“What? The competition has been moved up?” Enzo was shocked by the news. “How is this possible? We still had a few days to rest!”

The messenger nodded, confirming the news. “Yes, the competition has been moved up. It seems that Star League has some urgent matters to attend to, so they had to bring the competition forward.”

Enzo furrowed his brow. “What are we going to do? The team hasn’t fully recovered yet.”

The messenger replied helplessly, “There’s nothing we can do. We’ll have to face the challenge head-on. But don’t worry too much, your team has undergone a week of intensive training. They should be able to handle this.”

Enzo sighed deeply. “I guess we have no choice. Everyone, get ready—we’re heading to the competition venue now.”

Despite their confusion and anxiety, the team quickly gathered their gear and belongings, following Enzo to the competition venue.

…

At the competition venue, the atmosphere was electric, with a cacophony of voices and palpable tension in the air. Teams from various planets had already arrived and were preparing for the competition.

Enzo led his team to their designated resting area, where he immediately began directing them through the final warm-up and relaxation routines. He knew how crucial this competition was for them. They had to give it their all if they wanted to achieve a good result.

Enzo encouraged the team, “Don’t worry, everyone. Just play like we’ve practiced. I believe you all can perform at your best!”

The team nodded in agreement, each member focusing and preparing mentally for the challenge ahead.

With a sharp whistle from the referee, the competition officially began!

Alfa Planet’s team was the first to take the field, facing off against the Gamma planet team.

The Gamma team was known for their exceptional long-range attacks and speed, with their archery skills being particularly precise and deadly. As Enzo observed the Gamma team preparing, a sense of unease crept over him.

Enzo whispered urgently to his team, “Everyone, stay focused on coordination and communication. Don’t let their speed disrupt our rhythm.”

The team nodded in acknowledgment, and they immediately began to position themselves according to their tactical plan. Jordan, stationed at the front, was tasked with drawing the attention of the opponents. Bruce Brown, hidden in the shadows, was prepared to strike with his shadow magic. Kehl, stationed at a distance, would provide long-range support with his sharpshooting. Raynaud was in charge of constructing defenses and setting traps, while Liliana, as the team’s core strategist, oversaw the entire operation.

With a sharp whistle from the referee, the competition began.

The Gamma team wasted no time and quickly launched their attack. Their arrows rained down on the Alfa team with incredible speed and accuracy. Jordan swung his sword, blocking arrow after arrow, while trying to close the distance for close combat. However, the Gamma team’s speed was overwhelming, making it difficult for Jordan to catch up.

At that moment, Bruce Brown sprang into action with a shadow strike! His figure blurred, and he appeared behind one of the Gamma team members, landing a powerful blow that sent the opponent crashing to the ground. But the other Gamma members quickly reacted, turning their attention to Bruce and launching a coordinated counterattack. Realizing he was in danger of being surrounded, Bruce had to retreat swiftly.

Kehl, positioned at a distance, continued to provide precise support with his bow. His arrows struck true, hitting critical spots on the Gamma team members, but their speed made it difficult to stop their advance entirely.

Meanwhile, Raynaud worked tirelessly, setting up defensive structures and traps to slow the Gamma players down. However, the Gamma team seemed to have an uncanny ability to anticipate where the traps were placed, avoiding them with remarkable precision.

Liliana remained vigilant, her eyes scanning the battlefield as she gave rapid orders, directing her team to coordinate and press the attack. Thanks to her leadership, Alfa’s team regained their rhythm and began to pressure the Gamma team, pushing them back with tactical precision.

However, just as the battle reached its peak intensity, an unexpected turn of events occurred.

A Gamma team member, moving with incredible speed, suddenly broke through Alfa’s defensive lines. He dashed straight toward Liliana, intent on taking her out!

“Liliana, watch out!” Enzo shouted, his voice full of alarm.

But it was too late. The Gamma player was upon her in an instant, his sword aimed straight for her chest!

In that split second, a figure lunged forward, intercepting the blow with his own body—Raynaud!

Raynaud took the full brunt of the strike, his armor stained with blood as he collapsed to the ground. Despite the pain, his eyes remained determined, his spirit unbroken.

“Raynaud!” Liliana screamed, rushing to his side.

The rest of the team gathered around her, fury burning in their eyes as they glared at the Gamma team member responsible.

“You dare hurt our teammate?” Jordan roared, his voice full of wrath. “You’ll pay for this!”

With that, he charged at the Gamma player, his sword raised high. The others followed, each of them launching into a coordinated attack, vowing to avenge Raynaud’s injury.

Seeing this, the Gamma team didn’t hesitate to retaliate. The battlefield erupted into chaos as both sides clashed fiercely, swords flashing and magic crackling in the air.

But in the midst of this intense struggle, Alfa’s team slowly gained the upper hand. Driven by a fierce will to win and their impeccable teamwork, they began to corner the Gamma team, forcing them into retreat.

In a thrilling and hard-fought showdown, Alfa’s team finally triumphed, defeating Gamma and securing the victory!

“We did it!” The team cheered, their voices full of exhilaration and relief.

However, there was little joy on their faces. They knew that this victory had been paid for with Raynaud’s blood.

Liliana walked over to Raynaud’s side, looking at his pale face and the wound on his chest, her heart filled with sorrow and guilt.

Liliana said, her voice choking,”Raynaud, I’m sorry… I didn’t protect you well enough…”

Raynaud managed a weak smile. “Don’t say that… Liliana… we’re teammates… protecting you is what I should do…”

With that, he fell unconscious. Liliana quickly took out a healing potion and began treating Raynaud. However, his injuries were too severe, and the potion could only stabilize his condition temporarily.

Enzo said,”We must get Raynaud back to Alfa Planet for proper treatment as soon as possible!”

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