The Real Mastermind!

"I'll deal with Lucas, as my last fight with him was interrupted by a certain someone, and I've always been curious about his strength," Ziona said.

"I'll take care of that Elf princess and her bodyguards," Livia stated.

"I guess I'll just have to deal with Kevin and Claude," Ares grinned as he gazed at them.

But before we could make our move, Kevin spoke up.

"I surrender," Kevin declared, lifting his hand.

"...."

When everyone heard Kevin, they immediately stared at him.

"What? Do you really think you can outperform this year's Top 3? If you think you can accomplish it, go ahead, since I don't.

Either we accept it now, or we accept it after being battered to a pulp, much like the students who are dropping all over the training field.

I don't want to get beaten up again." Kevin remarked.

Lucas, who had been silent and bewildered the entire time, had a distorted face as he saw the events play out in front of him.