Ex Rank Supporting Role's Replay in a Prestigious School

Since the duel ended not with a decisive blow but with Oh Hye-yul’s forfeit, I thought the reaction might be lukewarm—but it wasn’t.

Everyone gave encouraging applause to the youngest participant, Oh Hye-yul.

Though losing and being cheered might not lift her spirits much, it was better than being jeered.

Oh Hye-yul didn’t smile or look bright, but her expression didn’t worsen.

After greeting the audience, she descended from the stage in the opposite direction, where I met Joo Soo-hyuk.

Seeing Joo Soo-hyuk’s dobok up close naturally made me admire him.

‘Is it okay if I don’t go to Oh Hye-yul?’

Since the Joo and Oh families were almost like relatives and considering Soo-hyuk’s nature, it was only natural to comfort and support Oh Hye-yul, who had lost but fought well.

Soo-hyuk must have been waiting for me, as he immediately spoke.

“Uisin, congratulations. That was a great duel. I even regret not being your opponent.”

“Thanks.”

We walked and talked, discussing the recent duel.