The Third Match

Inside Karuza High's principal office.

Azer's heart began to race as he watched Kiernan take the final steps to stand at the ring.

It was looking dire.

'Kiernan can defeat Kalen, but what about their last fighter, Arthan? Middle Stage Martial Fighter, and I don't think Kiernan can go through the first match without a scratch.'

It felt like the second day spot was slipping away from their hands.

'Come on!' Azer looked at the framed picture on his desk, showing him and his father standing in front of Karuza High.

His father had his usual smile, but Azer wasn't smiling. It didn't look like he was happy.

The picture was taken only three days before he officially left Karuza High and joined their rival school, Xaru High.

'Another year?' Azer frowned and turned to look at the match on his laptop. 'You don't want to wait for another year, don't you, Kiernan?'

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Class 1-A, Karuza High.

A television was playing the match.