With that, he gestured, and the teams were formed.
Professor Catherine led Isaac's team through the shattered streets until they reached a wide square surrounded by skeletal buildings, and left.
Isaac exhaled, scanning the terrain. Lots of cover. Cracked pavement. Rubble everywhere.
Four students approached him.
The first was a boy with spiky hair and an eager grin. "Yo, name's Broon. Elite Rank. You really an SSS Farmer?"
Isaac nodded.
"Cool! Never fought with a Farmer before."
The second, a red-haired girl with confident eyes, nodded. "I'm Thalia. Elite Rank too. Looking forward to seeing what you can do."
The third, a darker-skinned boy with a mechanical arm, introduced himself as Elric. Also Elite.
The fourth said nothing at first. He was pale, with stark white hair and eyes that gave away nothing. After a long pause, he finally spoke. "Nero. Master Rank."
He stood still, arms crossed, unreadable.
Isaac returned the nod.
