Dimension System: SSS Rank Talent Awakening

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The national stadium was packed to capacity. Nearly half a million people filled the seats, while countless others watched through magical projections across the kingdom.

The air was thick with anticipation, the cheers of the crowd vibrating through the walls. Dabi stood with his teammates, ready for the tournament's first round, the Forest of Shadows.

As the announcer's voice echoed through the stadium, excitement stirred among the spectators.

"Welcome to the grand National Ranking Tournament! Today, we witness the skills, strategies, and strength of the finest academies in the kingdom.

And joining us in honor are the elite noble and royal families of Celestial City."

Dabi felt the weight of the moment as the announcer began introducing the powerful families observing from the VIP section.

These families are the most powerful after the government. They can change anything for their benefits.

The Vantore Family, known for their immense wealth and influence, sat with an air of superiority.

Their emblem, a loin standing atop coins, reminded all of their dominance.

Reniel Vantore, Dabi's long-standing rival from Celestia Academy, sat nearby, his eyes scanning the field with a smirk.

Next was the Ferrin Family, known for education and valor. Professor Farak Ferrin, Dabi's mentor, stood tall among them, his gaze focused on Dabi with a hint of pride.

Their eagle crest represented their strategic brilliance and martial might. The headmaster wasn't present.

The announcer moved on, introducing the remaining noble families one by one:

The Zairos Family: Masters of trade and commerce, controlling the city's financial markets. Their symbol a golden serpent coiled around a coin embodied their cunning.

The Lanson Family: Known for their magical artifacts, with a phoenix crest representing renewal and protection.

The Gavriel Family: Elemental magic experts, symbolized by a blazing torch.

The Hadrian Family: Specialists in intelligence and espionage, represented by a silver falcon.

The Calmer Family: Warriors known for strength in battle, with a shield and twin swords on their crest.

The Leontes Family: Royal advisors known for wisdom, with a silver owl as their symbol.

The Elvann Family: Alchemists with rare potions, represented by a cauldron.

The Rovarc Family: Innovators in magical technology, with a cog in a rune circle.

Then came the three royal families:

The Asterius Family: Leaders of the military forces, symbolized by a roaring golden lion.

The Illyrian Family: Masterful in ancient magic, represented by a silver star surrounded by a swirling vortex.

The Velmer Family: The most mysterious, wielding influence quietly, with a shadowed wolf on a crescent moon as their emblem.

Their presence heightened the tournament's stakes, with the entire nation aware of the power each family wielded.

It was clear that for the students, a good performance could mean attention from the most influential families in the realm.

Dabi thinks - Above all the family is government who rule the celestial kingdom. 40% of the government position is held by the Nobel and Royal family. My goal is to supass all the Nobel family in term of power.

The Forest of Shadows the first venue,

Once the introductions were complete, the announcer's voice boomed across the stadium, "The first stage of the tournament takes place in the Forest of Shadows!

Our competitors will face both the forest's natural perils and each other. This is a test of teamwork, agility, and resilience. Let the games begin!"

Dabi took a deep breath as he and his team were teleported to the Forest of Shadows.

Shadows stretched long across the dense woodland, trees towering overhead and blocking much of the sunlight.

The air was damp and thick, filled with the rustling of unseen creatures lurking in the undergrowth.

"All right, team," Dabi said, signaling to Zen and their teammates. "Stay close, and watch each other's backs. Our priority is avoiding the traps while taking out opposing teams."

Zen nodded. "You've got it, Dabi. Let's keep it tight."

As they moved through the forest, they encountered their first obstacle: a series of magically-triggered traps woven through the trees.

Dabi's senses were sharp, allowing him to detect hidden runes on the ground that activated the traps.

He carefully directed his team around them, using his Insight skill to spot the faint traces of magical energy.

"Hold up," Dabi whispered, stopping the team as a dark figure appeared ahead.

A rival team from Celestia Academy was blocking their path, led by a skilled earth-magic user.

The Celestia team made the first move. Their leader sent a wave of roots shooting up from the forest floor, aiming to trap Dabi's team.

But Dabi was ready. "Fen, now!" he called, summoning his spirit pet. Fen's agility was unmatched, and he darted forward, evading the roots with ease.

Dabi seized the moment to summon a creature using his newly evolved Dimensional Summon skill.

A spectral griffin materialized from a portal, its sharp talons aimed directly at the earth mage. The griffin swift strikes forced the opposing mage to retreat, disrupting their formation.

"Keep moving!" Dabi ordered, as his team capitalized on the opening, advancing while the Celestia team scrambled to regroup.

In the VIP Section something was happening. From the VIP section,

Reniel Vantore watched Dabi's progress intently, his expression darkening as he saw Dabi leading his team with confidence.

He glanced over at his allies among the noble families the Hadrians, Gavriels, and Lansons exchanging subtle nods.

Professor Farak Ferrin, meanwhile, couldn't hide his pride.

"Dabi is performing remarkably well," he whispered to a nearby Ferrin family member.

"Astral Heaven Academy's future looks brighter than ever."

The other noble families observed with interest, but the Velmer Family remained silent and detached, their intentions unreadable.

Lady Althea Illyrian of the royal Illyrian family watched Dabi with particular interest, an enigmatic smile on her face.

Back in the Forest of Shadows, Dabi and his team pushed deeper into the forest, only to encounter a pack of shadow wolves, their eyes glowing a menacing green.

The wolves circled the team, snarling as they prepared to attack.

"Zen, take the left side," Dabi commanded. "I'll handle the front."

Zen moved without hesitation, engaging two wolves on the left. Dabi summoned Nyx, his void beast, whose dark tendrils wove between the trees.

Nyx's presence unnerved the shadow wolves, who hesitated before attacking.

This pause was all Dabi needed; with a swift command, Nyx's tendrils struck, wrapping around one of the wolves and pulling it to the ground.

The rest of the team held their own, but the wolves were relentless. Dabi saw an opportunity to utilize his Dimensional Summon ability again.

This time, he called forth a flame wisp, a small but fierce creature with the ability to produce intense bursts of fire.

The wisp circled the team, creating a ring of flame that forced the wolves to retreat.
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With the wolves contained, Dabi and Zen coordinated their attacks, quickly dispatching the remaining creatures.

After a few moments, the forest grew quiet again. "Everyone okay?" Dabi asked, catching his breath. The team nodded, visibly impressed by Dabi's summoning abilities.

Observing from far, in the VIP section, murmurs broke out as the audience witnessed Dabi's use of multiple summons.

This was no ordinary skill few students had the capability to summon multiple creatures from different dimensions, especially creatures with such unique powers.

Lady Althea Illyrian watched with a curious expression, clearly intrigued by Dabi's prowess. Meanwhile, Reniel Vantore's face darkened.

His pride as a member of the Vantore family wouldn't allow him to tolerate this commoner's rise to fame.

Reniel was also jealous seeing Althea interest in Dabi. Reniel was pressuring her for a long time but she never gives him a chance.

The way she looks at Dabi match is very likely like a girl who fell in love.

"Enjoy your moment, Dabi," Reniel muttered under his breath. "You won't make it to the finals. I will make sure of that."

A Tense Finish about to happen, As Dabi and his team neared the end of the Forest of Shadows, a sudden ambush forced them into their final confrontation.

A rival team from the Gavriel Family, masters of elemental magic, appeared from the trees.

The Gavriel leader wasted no time, conjuring an intense burst of wind and fire that spiraled toward Dabi.

Dabi responded instantly, using his agility to dodge the attack while summoning Whity, his swift spirit pet.

Whity darted around their opponents, creating a distraction, allowing Dabi to launch a counterattack.

With the element of surprise, he unleashed a powerful dimensional spell, immobilizing the Gavriel team momentarily.

Seizing the advantage, Dabi's team quickly overpowered the Gavriel mages. One by one, their opponents fell, defeated by the coordinated efforts of Dabi's leadership and his teammates' skill.

As they emerged from the forest victorious, the announcer's voice boomed through the stadium,

"Astral Heaven Academy has cleared the first round! An impressive performance by Dabi and his team!"

The stadium erupted in applause, and Dabi's name spread like wildfire among the audience.

But in the shadows, the noble families were already conspiring, their plans to undermine his success taking shape.

Dabi's first round was over, but the true challenge was just beginning.

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