The classroom echoed with an expectant murmur as the teacher rose from the dais. She extended a hand into the air revealing a complex magic circle.

"Today we will employ Gyze in a team battle simulation. You will use your magic and strategy to coordinate in teams. The outcome will be evaluated based on performance, synergy and magical control."

Anos, leaning back casually in his chair, barely raised an eyebrow. Beside him, Sasha sighed with a gesture of ill-concealed annoyance, and Misha watched with his usual calm.

The students began to group into teams of four or more. Some rushed to surround the strongest, others formed quick alliances with gestures and short words.

It was mandatory to have at least four fighters per team, and the pressure increased as time went on, as the teams filled up quickly. The number of participants was limited and the rule was clear: without a minimum of four members, they could not participate. The most insecure, as always, looked at the others anxiously, fearing they would be left out of the competition.

Sasha frowned slightly, casting a glance at the students forming teams around them.

“Looks like we need to find someone else” said Misha calmly.

“There's no hurry” replied Anos. “We'll do it our way.”

With a slight smile, Anos rose from his seat and paced the classroom with a determined step.