Before Competition

That is why he is recognized by both opponents and peers as the best player in the national competition. Only a few players were constantly compared to him, Gilbert being one of them.

Realising how seriously the two parties were fighting to prove themselves to each other, Kein simply responded with something of a repeat of the previous conversation.

"Are you sure we can beat someone like him?" He asked Gilbert.

The latter cleared his throat while nodding. "There's nothing to be afraid of even though he managed to become last year's champion. Remember that when Davies and I were new students, we already beat them. The pressure from them is also a bit less, plus Coach Marlon told me that Justin Carter will be the most ferocious player in the competition."

Kein tilted his head, confused. "I don't understand. Senior Justin has been like that since I first met him."