The Grand Finals of the Phoenix Festa had arrived, and the atmosphere in the arena was electric. The remaining teams, including Team Seiryu with Ayato, Julis, and their teammates, had made it this far and were determined to give it their all.

As the match began, Ayato and Julis led the charge, taking down their opponents with ease. However, as they were about to make their final push, a sudden explosion rocked the arena. The screens went black, and the sound of static filled the air.

After a few tense moments, the screens flickered back to life, revealing a shocking scene. The members of Team Seiryu lay unconscious on the ground, their opponents nowhere to be found.

The audience was stunned, unsure of what had just happened. The organizers quickly declared the match over, with no winner announced.

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As Ayato and Julis came to, they were horrified by what they had missed. They had been knocked out by a surprise attack and had no idea who had done it.

Determined to get to the bottom of things, Ayato and Julis began investigating. With the help of their friends and allies, they slowly uncovered a sinister plot to sabotage the Phoenix Festa.

It turned out that a rival school had hired a group of mercenaries to take out their strongest opponents, including Team Seiryu. But Ayato and Julis refused to let them get away with it.

In a final showdown, Ayato and Julis faced off against the mercenaries and their leader. It was a tough battle, but in the end, Ayato and Julis emerged victorious.

With the plot foiled, the organizers of the Phoenix Festa declared Team Seiryu the winners of the Grand Finals, and they were showered with praise and admiration.

Ayato and Julis had saved the day, and their bond had grown even stronger. As they looked out at the cheering crowd, they knew that nothing could stop them as long as they stood together.