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"This place is not suitable for someone like you."
Anne and I turned to face McKinley, who stood with Abien and Rune behind him.
The three of them seemed to get along now, even though it seems like its just yesterday when they were practically at each other's throats, trying to one-up each other.
Anne raised an eyebrow. "And why is that?"
"Because this place is only for the strong. If you want to become strong, you'll have to challenge me first. I believe only three freshmen are qualified to make it into the top 20, and you're not one of them." McKinley boasted, a smug grin spreading across his face.
"And who are you to decide that? Are you saying that only Chastine, Chronos, and Abien are qualified? Is that it?" Then she glanced at Abien.