_After hearing the voice that's asking for those who are joining the exam to get ready, Nobu Sayuri and more others started Heading to the battlefield. On the way they met Kaeya_

-Reina: Hey look, mr. Kaeya is here.

-Kaeya: Hello there! It appears that you made some friends along the way, that's good. Glad I found you easily! You have to know at least rhe necessary about this exam.

-Katsu: Isn't it like the passed years ?

-Kaeya: Actually young boy, this years is different. Since the nights's fury will be taking place real soon, the queen herself asked to make the exam harder.

-Kaeya: Okay then:

"The battlefield, in the center of the city, is a vast forest with a lac as well. Each one of you will take à specific number. It works like a detector. If the owner of the number passes out, he will get eliminated and that's the end of the line for him. But if someone somehow succeeds to steal your number, you'll get disqualified as well. However, you can still take your number back and complete the exam. In other words, you'll be fighting each other, you can team up or do whatever you want. Your goal is to reaching the heart of this forest before dawn. And only the first 16 will be accepted"

-Nobu: this really is challenging after all!!

_Then, everybody takes his number, gets to his starting location, then showing off their splendid talent. Reina, using his unique skill perfect vision, becomes able to sense people's presence knows what type of energy they have, their power level........ And he can locate the those who has a presence that he already know like Satomi for example. But since Nobu doesn't have any magical energy, he can't locate him like the others. As all of you know, for now, Nobu is the one that need help the most. So Reina started looking for him.

Quiet a unique battlefield. Shadow bolts, fire spreding threw the Woods, demon powers, frost attack and much more. Unlike the others, Nobu is finding a little of a handicap, he tries to dodge attacks as much as possible using switch. And if he finds an opening, he doesn't hesitate to attack. But he keeps getting hurt over and over. Until someone that is stronger than the others appear. Aguy that can use thread magic started attacking Nobu mercilessly. Poor Nobu finds himself injured and covered by blood. And after that, Reina comes and saves his friend_

-???: Well well well, if it isn't Reina of the arcane. You made me lose quiet some time you know.

-Reina: Nobu! Are you okay? Can you stand ???

-Nobu: Do you know this guy ??

-Reina: It's my first time seeing him!! But it feels like he knows me pretty well.

-???: Of course I do! After all, you're the key to acheive warhammers ambition.

_After those words, the guy started generating threads then he emprisoned Reina using them. Reina tries to break through them and rescue himself but he can't do so._

-???: Don't waste your energy. Those threads absorb your magic energy. The more you try to cut them, the faster your energy will be drained. Now then let's see. It's Nobu , ha ?? You made a commotion out here didn't you. What's a useless kid doing here???

_Kicking Nobu as hard as he can and making him fell guilt and sorrow. But Nobu keeps standing up over and over trying to rescue his friend_

-Nobu: Let go of him. This fight is between us, he has nothing to do with it.

-???: Actually you are the intruder here. We need his energy not you.

-Reina: Just go Nobu and call Mr Kaeya for help. We still have sometime for sure and he won't kill me because they need me for their plan. It's our best option. I'm starting to feel weaker. I can't stand anymore. These threads are sucking every drop out of me. Just do what I said.

-???: Actually I CAN kill you whenever I want. You are our best shot not the only one.

_ This evil man said these words while carrying Nobu from his hair. Then he throws him, walks slowly towards Nobu then says_

-???: I have an idea. So what if I kill Reina in front of you, beat the hell out of you then leave you be. You'll lose your friend, the tournament and especially hope. It is really a Good plan.

-Nobu: No don't you dare and touch him. Stay away from him.

_The guy started walking towards Reina generating some magic energy on his hand. Seeing this scene, Nobu remembered some images from his past. Seeing corps of a dear friend that you were too useless to help. Seeing someone die because of you. Suddenly, strange power starts coming out of Nobu's body. A strong wave that shocked all those who fell it. Sayuri and all the other people that are completed the exam felt it.and it was really terrific_

-Sayuri: What is this wave of power. It doesn't feel like magic power. Is it Ash.

-Ash: Yo! First of all, I can't make energy waves that someone far away feels it. AND, I have magic energy so this is really unfamiliar!!!

_Nobu, generating this energy and stands up. A sword appears !! A sword that noone can imagine 😳. A huge sword with veins all over it. All those veins are connected to closed eye that is in the middle of the sword. It's name is THE SOUL EDGE!_

-Nobu: I said something and I hate repeating myself. Don't you dare and touch my brother. No matter what!!!!

_ Starring to exchange attacks, Nobu's power level elevates very much. And he found himself able to weird the sword with no problem._

-Nobu: (What in the world is happening to me ?? This sword is way bigger to wield it with one hand. But if it was a great sword It should've been at least free times the zone where I should hold it. And how am I able to swing it with ease???? I don't remember practicing sword skills.)

_Cutting through the threads with no mercy, Nobu showed him the real boss. Switching between his body and the threads, and then knocking him out. Finally, The threads over Reina disappeared. After gaining to much fatigue because of baring so much pain and fighting with it, Nobu falls downs. Fortunately, Reina is next to him. Then, the sword transforms into a bracer that's equipped automatically in Nobu's left arm_

-Reina: Hey Nobu. Stay with me. Don't get unconscious after all of this.

-Nobu: Of course I won't. Idiot! I will finish this exam just like all of you.

-Reina: No time to talk. Let's go to the finish line. It's not that far. Can you walk???

-Nobu: Of course I can. But sinceni saved you and all, you'll be helping me to do so!

-Reina: Okay no problem 😅.

-Reina: Thank you 😊

-Nobu: You have to be thankful 🙏.

-Nobu : Any choclat on you ??👀

-Reina: You ate it just before the exam so no.

_Nobu, Reina and other 14 newbies finished the exam and they are now students that will try their hardest to become soldiers.

In the capital, specifically the royal castle, a man and a young lady are talking about this exam_

-???: How may I aid you malady???

-???: So tell me Shinso?? Did you here the news about this years exam ???

-Shinso: Yes. There is a new generation that will be way stronger than what we were waiting for.

-???: Tomorrow I want you to go to hinazuma and Kammaitachi's sphere with you. Let's confirm if it's really him or not.

-Shinso: As you wish your highness!