(Chapter 82 in the original series)
“The points have been tallied.” said Gen. Benette as the students stood in attention in front of him. The able ones, at least, while more than half of the participants were sent to the infirmary to be treated.” Here are the two remaining squads and their points.”
“Two? Did he say only two squads remained?” whispered Xander.
“That means that only our group were left standing!” Dorin said with a big grin on his face.
“Well, surely, we’re the winners, with two members left alive!” said Johan.
“Don’t be so sure,” said Mar. “The points still need to be tallied in the end.”
"As I have said,” Gen. Benette continued, “A token is equivalent to 10 points. The last squad standing will be given 100 points each able member, plus 10 points per individual for every token they break. Keep in mind, though, that a dead member will be equivalent to a negative 30 points for each remaining members.
Dying is less 50 points from any token points you gain, and a member gaining 0 token points is equivalent to 100 points deduction to your team’s total points.”
“First, is the surviving team with the most remaining members.” said Gen. Benette who read from a piece of paper.
“Gunnar with a total of 370 points and Owen with 290 remained, while their members’ points are as follows; Grayson, 360 points; Ignacius, 600; Silvius, 570, for a total of 2,190 points.”
The students cheered after hearing the partial results, as the score of the first team was posted on a wide screen monitor which materialized from thin air. It read as follows:

Gunnar...460 – 90 = 370
Owen.....380 – 90 = 290
Grayson..410 – 50 = 360
Ignacius.650 – 50 = 600
Silvius..620 – 50 = 570
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Sub Total.........= 2,190

“Next is the other remaining team with only Boulvar remaining with 520 points. His companions are Alcione, 620 points; Denison, 520; Mordecai 10, and Venet 530, for a total of 2,200 points.”
There were more cheers as the other team's results were shown.

Boulvar..640 – 120 = 520
Alcione..670 – 50 = 620
Denison..570 – 50 = 520
Mordecai.60 – 50 = 10
Venet....580 – 50 = 530
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Sub Total.........= 2,200

“What?!” Johan said incredulously. “They still beat us by 10 points?!”
“Hah! Now we know who the real winners are!” Venet boasted.
“Shut up, the points have not been tallied yet!” Mar told the wind mage.
“Now, we add 100 points to each member left standing,” Gen. Benette continued. “which gives Boulvar a total of 2,300 points, and Gunnar and Owen a total of 2,390 points.”
The cheers from the crowd became louder as Dorin, Mar and Lilith jumped and hugged each other.
“What? Did we win?!” Johan asked, confused.
“Yeah, we won!” Dorin yelled at his team mate. “We did it!”
“Can I please get my sword back?” Matt asked as he got tossed about by an ecstatic Johan and Dorin.
“So what did we won?” asked Dorin.
“Yeah, is it edible? I’m really hungry right now...” said Johan as his team mates began to laugh.
“Better!” said Lilith, “We got points!”
“What?” Johan looked disappointed.
“That’s it?” asked Dorin.
“You need points to pass your classes in the Military Division.” explained Matt. “It can get deducted or increased, depending on your conduct and achievements.”
“You need a total of 1,000 points to advance to the next class,” said Mar, “And by dividing our total points by 4, we have...”
“We now have 597.5 points!” Dorin said, amused.
“Right, and since all cadets start at zero in the beginning of each year, then having more than half of the required points is a really big deal!” said Lilith.
“Now, we only have 402.5 points to go!” Dorin grinned.
“Rounded off, we just need 403 points to rise to the next level,” said Matt.
“Then, does that mean I can change levels any time, as soon as I reach 1,000 points?” Johan asked with interest.
“That’s right, but remember, that you can easily loose points with every infraction you commit, and that your points reset to zero at the end of the academic year – which is the end of May next year.”
“Oh... that’s interesting...” Dorin said thoughtfully. “So how can we gain more points?”
“Doing community services, passing exams, participating in millitary programs, joining in missions...” enumerated Lilith. “There are quite a lot of ways to get points, but the points they hand out are not as big as we can gained here today. And also, it is so much easier to lose them, especially when you get into trouble, which I heard, you two are usually in.”
“Missions, huh? That sounds interesting...” said Johan.
“Yeah, I was thinking that myself.” answered Dorin. Obviously, they have not heard the rest of Lilith’s explanations.
“Too bad, missions are mostly held outside the University City,” said Mar.
“It is?” Dorin looked disappointed.
“Can’t your prattle wait until after the tournament is over?” said a voice from behind their group.
Dorin and Mar stood in attention as a tall lieutenant passed in front of them.
“Oh, it’s you, Lance!” Dorin smiled at him.
“That’s 1st lt Lance Gunner to you, Private!” Lance snapped at him. “You’re lucky you don’t have your badges yet or I would have deducted 5 points from you for insubordination!”
“He can do that?” Dorin heard Johan whisper behind him.
“Now be silent as the program commences.”

It took a while before Gen. Benette finished reading out he results of all 800 students who participated in the tournament. Dorin kept still all the while, but Johan, whose stomach has been grumbling through the whole proceedings, was already grumbling to himself.
“Isn’t this ever going to finish?” he mumbled behind Dorin.
“Before we dismiss you, may we remind everyone of the on going curfew around campus.” said Gen. Benette, “Due to current security threats, we have set a curfew that starts at 10 pm and will end at 5 am the next day. Please be guided accordingly, as anyone caught outside during curfew hours will be deducted 100 points.”
An audible murmur filled the area.
“100 points?! Isn’t that too much?” Dorin heard the rest of the cadets say.
“Only cadets and students with a valid permission slip from a Colonel or General may be excused and allowed to break the curfew.” Gen. Benette added. “For further questions, as well as the procurement of badges for new cadets, please go to your captains or other officers of higher rank.” the General looked over the students one last time before he said his last words. “You are all dismissed.”

“Dorin!” Xander called to the young wind mage, “Where are you going after this? Do you mind joining us for dinner?”
“Your treat?” asked Johan.
“But of course!” Xander said with a laugh. “Your whole squad is invited!”
“No thanks, I’ll just get my sword and will be on my way, thank you!” said Matt who has been eyeing his sword since the tournament was over.
“Oh, I almost forgot...” Johan gave the glowing blue sword back to its owner, but as soon as Matt touched it, its blade turned back to a dull metalic gray.
“Oh, I see, that must be an enchanted sword!” said Xander. “No wonder you were so strong!”
“What do you mean – “ Johan started.
“That’s right,” Dorin piped in, “I guess it amplified Johan’s fire magic, even if his power was sealed by Professor Raevers.” He stared at Johan.
“Congratulations to your team.”
Johan and the rest turned around to see Gen. Benette standing behind them. Dorin kept his eyes on him. He looked about in his mid 50’s, with platinum blond hair braided neatly to the back of his shoulder. His face was clear with only a couple of lines and creases near his mouth. His white uniform displayed several awards upon his left chest, with the golden badge of a single dragon general upon his right shoulder.
“Thank you, Gen. Benette.” Mar, Lilith, and Matt smartly saluted. Dorin and the rest did the same.
“Gen. Benette, I thank you for allowing us to participate in this tournament.” said Xander whose retinue stood at attention in front of the General.
“It is my pleasure, Prince Alexander. I thank you as well, for joining the Magical Defence course under the Elemental Magic division,” he added, “I look forward to training you.” He looked at Dorin and his group next. “As well as the young thunder god and the rest of his friends,” he added.
“We are much obliged, Sir.” answered Mar who gave another salute.
“At ease, soldier.” said the general, “I have heard nothing but praise for you since you entered the Military two years ago, it is no wonder that you are already a 2nd Lieutenant at such a young age. I look forward to your growth this year as well.”
“Thank you, Gen. Benette.” Mar said, beaming. “May I also congratulate you for your son’s inclusion to the Special Class in the Magic department.” Johan looked surprised.
The General looked at her and did not reply.
“Major General Muller will be giving you your badges.” he said looking at Dorin and Xander’s group. “I shall be seeing you in the grounds.”
With that, Gen. Benette turned around and left the group on the field.
“Now, can we go and eat?” Johan moaned, “ever since I got here and got used to all the food, it seems that my tummy can no longer stand getting empty!” he complained.
“Don’t we need to go back with the Dean?” Dorin asked.
“Dean Leopold?” said Mar, “I think he left as soon as the tournament started.”
“Then, we’re free to go where ever we wish!” said Xander who grabbed hold of both Johan’s and Dorin’s hands. “Let’s go have a feast! In celebration of todays victory!”

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(One Way Talk: as I am a person who is very bad at math, please inform me if there are any errors in my tallying of the scores ^^' thank you very much!)