An extremely... short chapter. I just felt it would be better to start and end each fight on its own. Late update and short chapter but school started and I just realized I had to read two books about 350 pages each and then write a report. Didn't leave much time for writing. If I can I would like to update in say three days so let's see how things go from here.

Disclaimer- Nada

Team Cross Guard- Alan, Gaira, Alviss, Hyde, Igor

Team Mἅr- Ginta, Jack, Nanashi, Dorothy, Galian, Babbo (out of respect he is listed)

Team Chess Pieces- Rolan, five unknown members

Caldian warriors- Dorothy (defected), Zero, Primera, Shiva

The list was up in the morning. Every member of each team was listed. The members of the Chess were not revealed though Ginta could guess whom they may be. On the other hand, everyone on his side was revealed.

"I hope everyone has seen the list. Caldia believed because of the member change clause, they will mention who is on what team during every round. That way, if you are betrayed, you may quickly single them out and do whatever you feel necessary. After all," Pozun cackled, "It isn't against the rules to attack each other in between matches."

"You little toad. Why don't you do something useful and just announce the match today?" Dorothy snapped.

Pozun sighed, "A referee's job is never done."

Materializing the box out of thin air, three spheres with the teams' names appeared as well and were quickly shrouded in darkness. Pozun let them enter the box. Giving the box several good shakes, he pulled one sphere out. In his other hand, he let fall the red and blue dice. The red showed a two and the blue die showed a five.

"Second round of the War Games III… The victors of the first War Games, the Cross Guard will fight against team Pinnacle of Caldia. Five-vs.-five here at Reginlief Castle," Pozun declared.

Instantly Alan realized what was about to happen, "Everyone back away!"

A huge stone platform fell from the heavens right where some spectators were. Alan glared at Pozun who merely shrugged as he did in the last War Games. Six Caldians, robed as usual, appeared on the stage. While five others promptly left the stage, one other remained. Getting the message, Alan motioned for his team to head for the stage as well.

"Caldia has already selected their first combatant. If the Cross Guard does not send a combatant soon, I'll have to assume it's a forfeit," Pozun stated.

"Hang on a sec!" Alan barked, "We need a minute."

Turning to his companions, he asked, "Who's first?"

"I'll go. These Caldians are so arrogant they won't even reveal their faces to us. I will teach them their place," Hyde declared and walked onto the stage.

"First match featuring Hyde of the Cross Guard and Po of Caldia here at Reginlief. Fight!" Pozun declared.