Chapter 26 []

After some time the headmaster returns with Kate.

"With everyone here, I can finally spill all of the exciting news—"

"Old man," the boy interrupts.

Startled the headmaster stops considering the boy.

"What gives, There are four of us here. I know only three representatives can participate, so start talking."

"W-well you must have foresight if you want to win, so you need a plan B. So if something were to happen a spare candidate would be…ideal," the headmaster explains trailing off under the boy's harsh gaze.

The boy huffs, "So which one of us is the spare candidate."

The headmaster stares silently at the boy.

"Unbelievable, so your gonna force extra training on me, and I won't even be able to participate," the boy says.

"Well, you said you want to become stronger, and it's some of the best training you'll ever receive," the headmaster says trying to bounce back to his usual eccentric tone.