"The rules are as follows," the Principal's voice echoed throughout the entire stadium.
"Each remaining department has been assigned a flag."
Eight sigils ignited above the canopy before streaking downward into the waiting tiers of each team.
Aren's was the symbolic purple flag, along with the silver lightning bolt emblem right at the center.
"The value of each banner corresponds to the number of active members within that department."
A projection shimmered overhead, listing the remaining teams and their current values.
3 Point Teams:
Ice, Earth, and Wind.
2 Point Teams:
Curse, Steel, and Fire.
1 Point Teams:
Water, Plant, and Lightning.
"If your banner is captured…"
The Principal paused, letting the words hang in suspense for a while.
"Your department will be immediately disqualified."
A few students instinctively straightened. There was no vague loophole or anything to exploit.
"Capturing another department's banner will award you its full value in points."
