As the Gryps Festa drew near, tensions ran high among the students of Seidoukan Academy. Everyone was busy preparing for the upcoming battle, but there was a sense of unease that lingered in the air. Ryu and Kirin had been training tirelessly, but even they couldn't shake off the feeling of impending danger.

One day, after their training session, Ryu and Kirin were walking back to their dormitory when they saw Julis-Alexia and Lukas standing in front of the entrance. Julis-Alexia had a serious expression on her face, while Lukas looked worried.

"Hey, what's going on?" Ryu asked as he approached them.

"There's been an incident," Julis-Alexia said. "A group of students from a rival academy have been causing trouble in the city. They've been harassing the locals and causing damage to the infrastructure."

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"And?" Kirin asked.

"And they've set their sights on Seidoukan Academy," Julis-Alexia said. "They've been spotted around campus, and we've received reports of them planning an attack during the Gryps Festa."

Ryu and Kirin exchanged a worried look. "Do we have any information on them?" Ryu asked.

"Not yet," Julis-Alexia said. "But we're working on it. In the meantime, we need to be extra vigilant. Keep your guard up and report any suspicious activity to the authorities."

"We will," Kirin said. "What can we do to help?"

"For now, just focus on the Gryps Festa," Julis-Alexia said. "We can't afford to lose, especially now."

Ryu nodded in agreement. "We won't let you down."

Julis-Alexia and Lukas nodded in appreciation before heading back to their own dormitory. Ryu and Kirin watched them go, their minds racing with thoughts of the impending danger.

As they entered their dormitory, they could feel the tension among their fellow students. Everyone was on edge, and even the normally cheerful Lukas seemed subdued. Ryu and Kirin knew that they had to be prepared for whatever was coming their way. The Gryps Festa was no longer just a friendly competition, but a battle for survival.