Chapter 265
"The next fight for the day is between Scarlet Trevor and Dave Walter," Eric announced, his voice echoing through the vast, dimly lit hall. A sudden hush swept across the crowd as anticipation thickened the air.
"Dave and Scarlet?!" Raze exclaimed, eyes wide in disbelief as he turned to Eric.
"What's with the shock? Do you all think I'm weak or something?" Scarlet scoffed with a casual shrug, stepping forward toward the sparring platform. Dave followed, his expression unreadable.
'I might be considered one of the big three among the second years... but compared to him, I'm still lacking. I have to become stronger—someone worthy of standing beside him,' she thought, taking a stance. But suddenly, she froze.
'Wait… what the hell?! Did I just think I wanted to stand side by side with him? I'm not in love with him or anything, so what's with this nonsense?!'
