Some minutes later, taking to compose herself, Ceillia cleared her tears, asking Carl in an unfriendly voice.
''What do you mean?''
Carl clasped his fingers tightly while looking at Ceillia, serious.
''I want a duel. Do you understand? You're in a tough situation with the student council president. Your weakness's been caught by Hanely.''
Carl's voice rang out deeply.
''I'm trying to help you. If a public duel happens under the students' witness and I lose, the rumors will definitely spread further and overshadow the previous ones. There'll be no chance for Hanely to use your weakness.''
Ceillia looked at Carl suspiciously with tearful eyes. She wiped the remaining tears and asked,
''How can I believe you? What if you trap me with some trick again?''
Carl sighed and tried to reason with her, convincing her to agree to his offer.
''Don't worry. I'm not scamming you. Moreover, do you think I could even cheat in the actual match if you use all your power from the start?''
