Chapter 90: Clash with the Five Idiots(10)
After the Third Duel
After the third duel, the referee announced a break for both teams. As Leon was leaving the arena, he suddenly felt someone's intense gaze on him.
Stopping for a brief moment, he slowly turned his head to see who was staring at him.
His suspicion was quickly confirmed—it was Jilk. Prince Julius was also watching him, but it was Jilk's gaze that felt especially heavy. In his eyes burned a mixture of rage, despair, and something else—something far more sinister. He radiated pure malice, and his murderous aura was palpable even from a distance.
Leon, however, paid it little mind. He merely glanced at Jilk before continuing on his way, not slowing his stride as he left the arena.
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On the Other Side of the Stands
The atmosphere on the other side of the stands was entirely different. Out of the five "heroes" in Prince Julius's group, only two remained—Jilk and the prince himself. Beside them stood Marie, who was struggling to hold back her tears.
"Who the hell is this mob?!" she screamed internally, clenching her fists.
Her thoughts raced in a panic. Her entire plan had collapsed in an instant. She was certain she hadn't overlooked a character like this in the story. To her, Leon had always seemed insignificant—just another academy student who, like so many others, would eventually graduate and serve the kingdom. At first glance, he resembled a typical patriot, someone eager to rid the country of unnecessary problems.
But now, her certainty was shattered.