Chapter 275

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Chapter 275: Insufficient Friendship

The frontline battle lasted less than twenty rounds.

Alena found a flaw in the Dragonborn female warrior.

Even though the opponent hadn’t used their secret move, the Holy Domain’s ban had already been triggered, and she was announced eliminated.

Even after her defeat, Dragonborn was unsure of where exactly she had lost.

With a bewildered expression on her face, she asked, "How did you win?"

Alena responded, "Do I need to answer that?"

In a little while, it would be time for the high school tournament. And at that time, who would reveal their trump cards and hidden abilities.

But Alena’s tactics weren’t concealed enough for the peak Holy Domain experts with keen eyes.

"That’s how it is," said the vice principal. "Dragonborn have strong physical endurance, and even without dragon scales, they have high magic defense. They are practically invulnerable in defense, but this confidence has become their flaw."

"Hmm, can we understand it as an attack that penetrates defense based on the strength of the defense?" asked the Earth Dragon Monk, looking at Sasha.

The Blood Noble replied, "To fully unleash this move’s power, it requires reaching the Holy Domain. So, it needs to be paired with some psychic spells for interference. Luckily, the Blood Noble clan is skilled in psychic magic, and she has more talent in this regard than me."

"Are they telling a bad joke?" said Sasha.

The Blood Noble, known for her ruthlessness, actually studied psychic magic?

Sasha seemed to see through the minds of these people and calmly said, "I have studied it, but my skills are not yet at the Holy Domain level. Don’t worry, I won’t use any forbidden Holy Domain spells that would turn you all into eunuchs."

The group of high-ranking officials drank water and coughed awkwardly, then stopped paying attention.

The friendly match continues.

After each game, there is a fifteen-minute break, which is not only for resting but also for analyzing the game.

The hosts will invite a professor to provide comments and analysis, and many students will prepare notes or record the games.

The competition between top students is often short, lasting only a few minutes, but the analysis afterwards requires a lot of effort, just like in esports.

When you become strong, many people will study your strengths, search for your weaknesses, or try to replicate your path to success. This applies to any industry. The pioneers may not always be the strongest, as there will always be innovators and diligent learners who will surpass them.

After three more games, the score between the Blue Iris University and the Tulip Academy is tied at 2-2, with three games remaining.

Since the outcome of the last game, Dulahhan against Yun Chuyou , almost guarantees that the student council president will not win, they must win both of these games in order to secure a big victory.

"It’s my turn." Judy has already put on her battle makeup and is standing at the entrance of the dueling arena.

She prepared her own battle clothes and makeup, three years in a row, final exams always related to dueling. She already had a set outfit.

But she felt that this battle makeup was a bit too glamorous. In the past, she could imitate the styles of roses and rosebuds to match her red hair.

So later on, she made some changes, switching to a main color of dark purple for her battle clothes, and adjusting the color of her makeup. It was just a color swap, but it gave a refreshing feeling. It transformed from a bloody rose to a purple violet. The former was dangerous and unrestrained, while the latter was deep and introverted, with a hint of self-isolation.

"Go for it!" Michelle clenched her fist, cheering her on.

"Mmm." Judy heard the voice of the host and walked towards the arena with cat-like steps. Her opponent was Chi Xuan, the offspring of Lord Qiongqi, who had never fought against the Eastern monster tribe before. She made several preparations.

Judy’s stage presence was excellent, thanks to her mother who had consciously trained her for it a long time ago. Juna had high hopes for her daughter, believing that she would shine brightly in the future. Therefore, she must get used to being in the spotlight and always maintain a perfect demeanor in the eyes of others. From the age of sixteen to nineteen, she was forced to participate in model training. Maintaining her figure was not difficult for her, but mastering the runway walk was a challenge. The runway walk of top fashion models was a skill that required great attention to detail.

She took a step onto the stage and never imagined that one day she would willingly follow the runway walk to face everyone’s gaze. In the past, she used to dislike it, but now she thought it wasn’t so bad. She wouldn’t say she enjoyed it, but she no longer felt repulsed by it. "So melodramatic," she quietly scolded herself, dispelling any unnecessary thoughts.

Now all she had to do was win in a bold and decisive manner.

Judy smiled and gazed at the opponent who walked to the other end of the arena. Suddenly, her expression froze for a moment.

"Wait, referee!" Judy frowned. "Something’s not right with this person."

The referee replied, "Because the other person suddenly felt unwell, they requested to swap positions half an hour ago, so…"

"Well, I also request a swap!" Judy said immediately.

What a joke! How could they let Chi Xuan face Michelle?

"It’s already too late, they’re already on the platform," the referee said. "The audience wouldn’t be happy either."

"Why wasn’t I informed in advance?" Judy questioned, displeased.

The referee furrowed his brow, glanced at the other staff members, and then sighed. "This isn’t my area of responsibility, but it’s indeed a mistake on the part of the staff. Selvicer, Miss, do you want to exercise your right to pause the match?"

Judy looked at the other opponent again.

Chi Xuan was ranked third from the bottom, while his current opponent was supposed to be second to last, and their strength might even be a level higher than Chi Xuan’s.

He was not a foreign exchange student.

"If I wait for half an hour, can he come on stage?"

"Hard to say," said one of the students from the Blue Iris University, pushing up his glasses. "He did something foolish and challenged Yun Chuyou. She taught him a lesson, so even if he goes on stage, he might not be in his best condition."

After hearing this, Judy felt a bit relieved. She then turned to look at Michelle, Alena, and the other spectators, weighing the pros and cons, and said, "No need to pause, let’s just start."

Her compromise made everyone’s mood improve, and the male and female hosts continued their commentary as if nothing had happened, just swapping some of the character information.

From this match onwards, the value of the duels started to rise rapidly, creating a turning point.

Not only the students below, even the referees, commentators, and even the senior professors straightened their backs slightly, wanting to get a closer look at this intense battle.

Judy is a third-year student, and her opponent is also a third-year student.

Both of them have gained their skills through three years of training and countless battles, not through quick learning. Their strength comes from experience.

With their rich practical experience, this can be seen as a clash between the official students of the Blue Iris University and the Tulip Academy, making it worth paying attention to.

If it weren’t for the arrival of foreign exchange students, the Student Council President would have been the one to fight in this battle. Unfortunately, the foreign student is too eye-catching, which lowered the opponent’s rank. This doesn’t mean he is weak, but rather that the opponent is too strong.

Judy couldn’t help but tease, "Are you disappointed that your opponent is me?"

The student from the Blue Iris University pushed his glasses, not expecting such a direct question, but he answered honestly, "To be honest, a little."

Judy ran her fingertips over her lips and said, "Don’t worry, soon you’ll forget this disappointment."

She tightly gripped the sword infused with blood flames, feeling its weightlessness. The flames burned beneath her feet, no longer filled with rage, but quietly flickering. It was more peaceful, yet more terrifying.

The referee raised his hand and called, "Take your positions! Begin!"

In an instant, the two stopped talking and started dueling. Battle was the main melody, and strength determined everything. People from the allied nations deeply believed in this idea— the strong always prevailed, so they had to keep striving.

…

In the spectator stands, Michelle said, "Something seems wrong with the opponent."

Alena furrowed her brow and replied, "I’ll go ask." After a moment, she returned and said, "There was some conflict within the team from the Blue Iris University, so they made a last-minute adjustment to the order. It looks like you’ll be facing that guy, Chi Xuan."

Michelle nodded and said, "I understand."

"We can also request to change the order."

"But if we change, won’t I have to go against Yun Chuyou? If I keep avoiding her, my opponents will only get stronger. I never expected to win anyway, right?" Michelle sighed. "I actually wanted to be in the front line, but somehow I got assigned to be second to last."

"If you defeat me, you will also defeat Alena. It’s the right order based on strength."

"But I am…"

"No matter what the reason is, winning is winning. If you can defeat me and her, then why not them?" Alena asked. "There can’t be miracles happening three times or more. Don’t be afraid, Michelle. You can’t go back to being an ostrich. You have to get used to how you are now." She reached out and evened out the eyeshadow on the girl’s warrior makeup. "You are already standing at the closest distance on this stage. Are you going to retreat?"

Michelle looked at Judy on the stage. Her former arrogance had now transformed into a deep and restrained fierceness. Everyone was changing, pushed forward by their surroundings and their own desires. If they only changed passively, every step forward would feel extremely difficult. But if they actively pursued and chased after progress, they might have a completely different mindset.

"Thank you, Alena," Michelle expressed with a different expression than before. "I’m not being self-deprecating, but rather a little nervous. After all, for me, it’s the first time stepping onto such a big stage. I might feel a bit anxious…"

She lowered her gaze, but her expression didn’t appear weak.

She had already prepared herself mentally.

However, the current situation and scene were slightly different from what she had imagined.

"You have a good friend by your side," Alena comforted softly.

"Mm," Michelle nodded, not saying anything further.

But deep inside, different words echoed in her heart.

A good friend might not be enough.

Maybe I am a greedy lady.