Chapter 403: Interlude (1/2)
A bright, patterned radiance of white emerged beneath the feet of every single student, and with a simple flash that engulfed their vision, they found themselves once again transported to an unfamiliar environment, one far more bland yet still pleasing to the eye.
Altogether, they stood upon what could only be described as shimmering clouds, each with a specific message that appeared in front of them that they immediately read.
[ You have approximately 30 minutes until your next fight and 15 minutes until your matchups are announced. You should be prepared due to the fact that your battle could begin as soon as five minutes after the matchups are announced to a full 45 minutes. In your free time, you can go explore the various different exhibits and tourist attractions within this area of virtual reality, spectate the battles of your fellow students, or simply train in a private area until you are automatically teleported to your next match!
In closing, good luck to all students!
]
Conversations sprung out immediately between the masses and their fellow students, discussing about what had just happened.
It was the first time that they could find the energy in themselves to properly speak after the day's events thus far.
And not too long after did light engulf the feet of many of the students as they disappeared from place, perhaps doing as the message suggested by their exploring this new world or training even further for their upcoming match.
Moby and the others had done extensive research in VR in preparation for this tournament. And, it had already been established to them that mind-link was oddly missing in this space. So, for the first time in seemingly forever, they had to rely on the word of mouth to converse.
After they had been teleported onto this cloudy void, they had already met up with each other.
”So, Kane. What do you think we should do now?” Regrit asked.
”I don't know, do whatever you want.” He smirked, shrugging off Regrit's question. ”It's only fifteen minutes so whatever training you're gonna get in isn't much.”
”My lo— I mean… K-kane… Are you that confident of victory? Is it okay to be this casual? I believe I could easily defeat everyone here considering my status bu—” Kai spoke, before suddenly and abruptly being cut off by Artorias.
”I wouldn't speak too much if I were you… I wouldn't trust this space. For all we know they could be using this to spy on us without even knowing. The military is sly, we can't reveal all of our family secrets.”
”Yeah, that's true. Good eye Art!”
”Art?” Artorias raised an eyebrow towards Regrit.
”Yeah! Art! Short for Artorias! Good nickname right?”
”Yes, I can conclude, I'm not incompetent. But the last time anyone has ever called me Art was my mother…”
”Then, Art... call me daddy!” Regrit laughed.
”Silence!! Call me art again and you shall pay!” Artorias retorted, and everyone around him could not help but laugh.
As though he felt a massive headache overwhelm him, he placed his hands on his head and sighed.
”Anyways, we don't have much time before the start of this tournament, and I'm really inclined to go exploring this VR area… Hikari, do you want to join me?”
”Ummm… Ahhh… O— okay! Yeah! I bet it'd be fun!” She nodded.
”I'll join you guys too,” Elizabeth agreed. ”It's not like I have anything better.”
”Wh—” Regrit blurted before stopping his speech early.
”Hmm? What's the matter Regrit? You have something to say?”
”No! Art! I don't!”
”Then suit yourself,” He smiled. ”We'll just go without you!”
”B-big brother… You wanna join us?” Hikari asked with wide-open eyes.
”No, sorry, I have other things to attend to. It isn't something of concern really.” He reciprocated her smile before casually walking away and disappearing into thin air before anyone could give him a proper goodbye like many of the others that once stood in this space.
”O— oh! I see! Well, good luck… What about you Regrit? You joining us then?”