Race [5]

Iridia replied with a shrug.

"It would be a shame if either of us was knocked out before we even found out where the crown was. Since you're one of my strongest competitors, it isn't worth fighting you yet."

It was sound reasoning, but incredibly strange coming from someone like her.

"I'm one of your strongest competitors? Since when?" August reiterated, sarcasm oozing from his tone.

However, Iridia responded seriously.

"Since the moment you tied with Eris Noct."

That battle changed the way all of the Holy Clan geniuses saw him. 

"Wait, but none of you saw that happen."

"We didn't need to. Eris herself told everyone that you tied, and she definitely isn't one to lie for other people's sake."

"Eris did that?"

"She's more honest than you'd expect. She just has a shitty personality that makes it irrelevant."

"I see…"

August nodded his head, somewhat accepting the situation.