"What is this! It would seem that Diana managed to keep herself safe from the mist by using Vitas cape as a mask! And not only that, but it seems that even Vita is immune to it too! What a twist!" The announcer shouted out in suprise. The people watching had many different reactions to this. Some were suprised as well, but some were actually annoyed. These people who were annoyed forked over a couple of coins and gave them to the gleeful person next to them.

Diana touched the mask on her face and looked at Vita. She was ignored as Vita was examining the mist that was breathed in by Diana and catched by the vines.

Hmhm, ah yes. I think this stuff isnt lethal. So this Beater of Rice has the magical ability to summon plants? Quite boring, but with potential. Luckily this isnt pollen and wont hatch inside someone either, if that was the case it would be a perfect biological weapon. Lets see how well Beatrice reacts to having a similar fart cloud sent her way.

Vita leaned back while sucking in a massive amount of air. Cheeks, chest and gut ballooned up before Vita spewed out a thicker mist similar to the one Beatrice made. Beatrice, Diana and everyone else who were watching were suprised to different degrees. But for a certain someone watching, it was nothing special. The audience, Beatrice and Diana were about ready to freak out by how awesome the trick Vita used. It was only when the mist was right infront of her that Beatrice remembered where she was.

Once more the flowers under her control released a mist slightly whiter in color compared to the one Vita made. When the two hit, Beatrice let out a sigh of relief thinking she was safe. But when she closed her eyes to take a breath, Vitas massive hand broke throught and flicked her forehead with a vine. Even if it didnt do too much damage, it still hurt and sent her stumbling back. Again she didnt get a chance to do anything as Vita fully walked throught the mist and picked her up, and put her down outside of the arena.

"Amazing! Beatrice thought she had won when her 'Sleepy Mist' , but it would seem that the rising duo star already slept well this morning! Will there be anyone able to stand their ground against them!?" After the announcer declared the victor, the crowd did the same old cheering, clapping their hands and stomping their feet. The same person who had forked over a few coins was seen forking over a few more coins. Even old man Odin gave a few to Hans, who quickly hid them from Camilles eye like a bunch of children hiding away bugs from their mom.

Because Diana was being carried by Vitas hand, she looked down towards Beatrice who was laying on the ground.

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"Is this how people make friends?" Diana laughed with an uncertain smile, which Beatrice gave an equally determined smile back to.

"Well, not quite. But Heracles would probably force us to become friends anyway." Together, mostly with Vitas help to pick Beatrice up, they walked towards the waiting hall while talking about flowers.

When they got back in, Heracles was already waiting there and tried to hug the three of them. Vita managed to escape the crushing fate, but the two girls werent as lucky. Diana suffered the most, as her short size meant that Heracles arm went around it like a nutcracker.

"Haha, sorry about that Diana. Im just happy that the two of you still decided to stay as friends, thats all!" He was all smiles as he said this. Diana sneaked a glance at Beatrice wondered if she could see into the future as well.

Outside were the audience were and also inside of the waiting hall, multiple guards walked in with a massive table. The table itself seemed to hover above ground before a guard moved their hand to make it stop. A student walked over and asked them what they were doing.

"Its quite obvious. Its a feast for the students who have been doing well so far. The rest of you guys can starve for all I care." The guard had a murderous aura up until another guard walked over and smacked the first one in the back of the head.

"The people who lost can also eat from the feast, but the winners get to pick first the food they would like." The much nicer guard announced before dragging the meaner one away. Some of the winning students, including Heracles dragging Diana and Beatrice with him, moved to the table.

The food was diverse with types of food. From different meats to different vegetables. From well cooked food and even some raw fruit. Strange eggs and the large body of a pig-like monster with four tusks and spikes on its spine.

Heracles had already buried his teeth into the pig monsters thigh by the time Diana had managed to pick up a plate and the proper utensils. He ripped the entire leg off the pig and started to chug something from a large mug.

There were many by the table, with all of those who had lost so far sulking further away. But some of the winning students had yet to touch any of the food. Diana looked at these people and one of them caught her eye.

She could quite see their face because they were wearing a cloak and hoodie, but she was sure she saw something glow inside the shadows. Vita blocked her view of the stranger, holding a plate with different kinds of vegetables and grilled piece of fish.

"Eat and you'll grow, aight?" Diana smiled to the towering Vita, ignoring the last word.

"Thank you!" Heracles, Beatrice were eating together while talking and laughing. Some of the winning students were even joking around as the two guards from earlier.

And even if she wasnt quite comfortable with the crowd of loud people, she did feel safe with Vita right behind her.