Soon the announcement for exit came and they began to walk to the exit point assigned to them. There was a timer for exit which was shown. They had to exit within 2 hours. If not, the guards will help them to exit and they would lose 200 points. Now that was a problem. Most likely other teams would be waiting for them near the exit. A fight was unavoidable. But Saarsh had a solution for that. From the large pond they captured an electrophorus fish alive. It was constantly releasing electricity. But inside the beast bag compartment it was not a problem. They cautiously arrived at the destination and observed. Even though they did not see it clearly, they could understand that all the 3 teams were waiting for them hidden. The 5 of them climbed up a tree. The electrophorus was a creature which could release electricity through air for a large distance. Saarsh took the beast bag and used the throw button to launch the creature in the direction of the other group. When it came out of the beast bag, the electrophorus was in a panicked state. At first it did not see any other creature. But when it came near the hiding place of the groups it saw them. It panicked and out of sheer instinct it released electricity in the direction of its presumed enemies. Before they could understand what happened, all of them were struck by electricity. They had all the curse words in the world in their head. But they could not mouth them. The guards did not know what they had to do. But the electricity only lasted for 2 minutes. All of them were stunned and fell to the ground. Ben and his team simply walked though the exit. They were greeted by the familiar feeling of fast travel. Soon they reached the other side. This time however they held their puke. When they reached the other side, they had the presence of mind to rush to the washroom to vomit. It continued for about 3 to 4 minutes. When they came back to the main hall, they saw the rest of the teams lying down unconscious. The various martial teachers were looking at them with an irritated face. Principal Albas looked like he aged significantly. Teachers Sylvie and Delvin were standing without any expressions. Their martial teacher Mahaansh had simile which went from ear to ear. He seemed to be quite delighted by his students.

Soon everyone woke up. After the vomiting session everyone stood in front of the teachers for their evaluation. Principal Albas started “ Congratulations all of you. All of you survived till the last moment of this exam. All of you fought extremely well. This is a competition. So, a first place has to be designated according to its rules. But, let me remind you. The first place does not have the right to be complacent. The others should not be disheartened either. This is just the beginning, a small step. Learn from your mistakes. Be better than the previous you. A martial artist fights with himself to improve. So, let us start. The first place is for Benjamin John and team with a staggering point of 2150 points. Because they crossed the 2000 points bench mark, Benjamin, Saarsh, Rais, Jim and Roshin are given 200 points each. Fantastic performance.” The other students were stunned. 200 points. That will put each of them at a much further position in the race towards scholarship. Jane and her team were gritting their teeth. The principal continued “ The second place goes to Evan and team. They scored 1000 points. Each of them will get 150 points. The third place is a tie. 930 points. Members of Jane’s and Marin’s team will get 100 points each. The announcement will be made tomorrow. There will be no further ceremony. It is really late at night. Your money for herbs and other materials will be sent tomorrow itself. Alright, good night students and take care.”

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Ben and his team were happy. They apologised to the other teams for the last stunt they pulled. They promised a meal to them to make up for it. As expected, Jane was not happy. She shouted at them “ Do you think we come from some impoverished family like yours. I don’t need your meal or anything. Day after tomorrow come to my class and apologize. I will invite the whole school there If not I will make your and your family’s life miserable.” Everyone including teachers were stunned and did not know what to do. She and her team stormed out of the building. Ben and his team looked at each other. Then a calm sound was heard behind them “Don’t worry. That brat won’t do anything. Go back and rest. I will handle this.” It was teacher Mahaansh. Mr. Delvin also added “Yes. Don’t worry it will be taken care of.” With the reassurance of 2 teachers everyone left the building and headed home. Delvin and Mahaansh looked at each other. Suddenly they disappeared. A few kilometres away a middle aged, well built man was looking through some data on a screen. Suddenly he felt something and looked in front where two people were sitting. Their eyes were shining in red and blue colors and red and blue energies were pulsating through their bodies. One of them said “Meister, discipline that brat of yours. If not, you will face dire consequences.” He jumped out of his seat and went on his knees.