At a secret Martial arts temple in the mountains the sage of death Bishop is meditating in the middle of his court yard.When eleven figures cloaked in shadows step out of the air.Bishop doesn't seem fazed he just opens his eyes and looks at them with little interest.

"Sorry did we have a scheduled meeting and i forgot'

"No we came today to discuss something that has come across how attention"

"And what exactly would that be"

"You have a new disciple and he plans on entering the [Grand Combat Tournament]"

"Ah yes Kaito i have told him to enter the [Grand Combat Tournament] to progress his training"

"That is highly against what we sages stand for"

"Really and what do we stand for exactly"

"We stand as a symbol of peace and security so that if a major catastrophe ever emerges we move to stop it. And to never get involved in the matters of any kingdoms or continents"

"Yes. But when one of our own get's struck down by the saints we do nothing but stand by and put on a smile how is that what we have become."

"I understand your pain my friend but you know that because you disciple was not an official member of the Sages we could nothing for him."

"Bullshit the only reason you my so called allies did not get involved is because you fear the saints for some idiotic reason but understand me if you or any of the saints dare to come and harm my new disciple i will show you all why i am called the sage of death"

Massive amounts of bloodlust and death erupted from the Sage of death a few of the people shrouded in the darkness took some steps back.

"Fine we understand and we will not push the matter any further we just hope you understand that the same applies to your disciple neither you nor any of us can stand up for him if he attracts the attention of powerful people"

And with those final words the people vanished as if they were never there. One stayed behind.

"What do you want sage of Swordplay"

"Is that how you address an old friend these days"

"Sorry. What do you want Arcus"

"Slightly better"

The man walks out of the shadows that conceal his identity.He his old with short gray hair and a long scar from the right corner of his face to the left.He is wearing thick battle armour made from the bones of various different ancient creatures. On his back he carries two long broad swords made from black rock, On his waist he carries two more swords these one longer than the ones on his back and made from silver.

"I wanted to talk about the tournament"

"What about it?"

"There is some one in it that your disciple should watch out for"

"Really who is this person"

"A male who carries the legacy of the dragons"

"What can they even allow someone like that into the tournament"

"Yes they can as long as that person is a student at one of the great schools"

"How did you find this out"

"I'm not like you i explore the world as much as possible and when doing that i hear many interesting things.So what are you going to do about it."

"Nothing."

"Nothing are you sure that's wise"

"If you hold a baby's hand too long soon it will expect your hand to be there always so it's better to take the hand away now."

"If you're sure then fine. I have to be going see you at the next scheduled meeting."

And with that the man name Arcus disappeared into the wind.

"Hey wake your lazy ass up Kaito or you're going to be late for the registration"

I hear Luke yelling at me to get up. Then the door slams as he leaves.Man is it really the day to registrate for the [Grand Combat Tournament] how time flies. After we cleared up the incident with the Goldmage family three months flew past fast. I continued my classes mostly just hanged out with Luke and Cerberus as well as Netherwing. I did have the occasional sparring match with Eric. As Well as hanging out with Sylvia whenever we had Magical combat class.

"Hey Netherwing you up yet"

"Squak"

Netherwing comes in through the window. He spends most of his days sleeping in a nest he built himself right outside the apartment.

"You going to come watch me at today's match boy"

"Squak"

"I'll take that as a yes"

And with that Netherwing flew off into the sky.

I get dressed. Then i make a breakfest and ate it. After i'm finished i leave and lock the room and head towards the main building for the registration.

Power wise i've grown some what. With my blood magic i can now make endless amount of blood bullets all day without getting tired, but when it comes to other forms of blood magic it's a little tiring but i am getting better. My control over the [Dragon mark] has gotten a lot better i can draw a lot more power from it and not get exhausted. My swordsmanship is better then when i started but i still lose every time if it's just swords against Eric. The [Sword mark] is still a mystery to me but at least i've gotten better at using it then when i first started.

All of that doesn't even come close when i compare it to my enchantments thanks to Drake teaching me i now know every enchantment ever and i can use all of them without any difficulty.

As i was walking towards the registration area i continued to hear whispers of the [Grand Combat Tournament] about who was entering it. Most of the excitement was for all the A class students from all the years no one really liked to focus on the other classes because they always got beaten.

I was finally able to see the registration vender out the front of the gymnasium. The person behind the desk was the principal himself. As i walked up to the desk i could feel the crowd's eyes on me and hear their whispers.

"Hello sir and what can i do for you"

"I would like to enter the [Grand Combat Tournament]"

"Oh ok then please let me explain some information you may need. First there is no restrictions for entering you can bring in any weapon or tool you need but these fight are one on one so only summoned beings and familiars are allowed. Second this Tournament is being held between the five great schools of the [Krankaz].The first stage of the tournament is the inner school duels in which only one hundred people can pass so that means you will have to win twenty rounds, then we move onto the real fight these is when it is people from other schools fighting each other until there is only one winner. But i must warn you if you still choose to enter you will face students from second to third year. The last and most important rule is that death is allowed if you die or you kill someone it is completely legal. Now do you still want to enter"

"Yes"

"Ok then just sign here and it's official"

He holds out a sheet of paper explaining all the rules and regulations of the tournament it also stats that if i die that no one can seek revenge on me or for me. I sign my name in blood mana.

"Good now that's done i will send you off to the waiting area i hope you enjoy"

I white sphere quickly envelops me and i get transported to my first fight of the tournament.

"Hmmm things will start to get very interesting around these parts now i can't wait to see what gears that boy will set into motion"

A sinister smile creeps across the principals face and his eyes shine with excitement just for a second before anyone can notice.