NOVEL WEB Chapter 26: The Combat Trials Begins
Phase Two – The Combat Trials Begin
The atmosphere in Jengraimukh Academy had shifted.
After the shocking revelation of Mri's SS-Rank, the entire campus was buzzing with speculation, fear, and excitement.
But there was no time to dwell on it.
Phase Two of the Selection Process – The Combat Trials – was about to begin.
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The Combat Arena – A Colosseum of Battles
The stadium had been transformed overnight.
What was once a simple sports ground was now a battle colosseum, equipped with energy barriers, combat zones, and an enhanced ranking system.
Large digital holograms floated above, showing the matchups for the first round of fights.
Miss Ananya's voice echoed through the arena.
"Welcome to the second phase of the S-Rank Selection—The Combat Trials!"
The crowd cheered, eager to see who would dominate the fights.
Miss Ananya continued, "Each student will engage in one-on-one battles, testing strength, strategy, and aura control. The winners move forward, while the weaker fighters are eliminated."
"Mri is been removed from the competition since he is already selected."
The crowds muttered.
The matchups appeared on the screen.
1. Ayang vs. Aashir
2. Rihanjit vs. Sameer
3. Jasmine vs. Pankaj
4. Rihan vs. Alex
5. Lakhya vs. Omanso
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Round One – The Battles Begin
1. Ayang vs. Aashir
Ayang stepped onto the battlefield, his aura flaring with controlled intensity.
Aashir, a well-trained fighter, lunged forward with lightning speed.
The moment he got close—BAM!
Ayang dodged effortlessly and landed a devastating counter-kick, sending Aashir flying across the arena.
The battle lasted less than 30 seconds.
Winner – Ayang.
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2. Rihanjit vs. Sameer
Rihanjit's battle was brutal.
Sameer was skilled, but Rihanjit overpowered him with raw strength, knocking him out with one powerful strike to the chest.
Winner – Rihanjit
3. Jasmine vs. Pankaj
Jasmine's fight was different.
Unlike the others, she fought with precision and patience.
Pankaj, a strong aura user, kept launching energy blasts, but Jasmine dodged with graceful movements, countering at the perfect moments.
She won by forcing Pankaj into submission.
Winner – Jasmine.
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4. Rihan vs. Alex
This was a match of strategy.
Alex fought with speed, while Rihan used calculated defense and counterattacks.
In the end, Rihan's experience as Vice Leader of The Revolutionary Stars gave him the edge.
Winner – Rihan.
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After the Fights – The Next Phase Awaits
With the first round of combat trials over, only a handful of fighters remained.
The official winners were displayed on the hologram:
Ayang (S-Rank)
Rihanjit (S-Rank)
Jasmine (S-Rank)
Rihan (A-Rank, strategic genius)
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Many students were now one step closer to becoming the official S-Rank representatives.
But Phase Three was coming next.
And this time, it wouldn't just be about strength.
Survival and Adaptability were about to be tested.
And in the shadows, the Amai Gang was already planning their next move.
"Mri must be eliminated before he grows even stronger."
The battle for the S-Rank title was far from over.
It was only just beginning.