Chapter 363:
"I admit defeat."
The entire arena fell into stunned silence at Alaric Von Seraph's declaration.
For a heartbeat, even the wind seemed to freeze.
Then, waves of astonished murmurs exploded outward.
"He admitted defeat?"
"So straightforward?"
"This… this is unexpected."
Many people had assumed Zora might concede, since she was clearly the stronger one. Yet it was Alaric Von Seraph who stepped back first, without hesitation, without bargaining, and without even a trace of unwillingness on his face.
Zora turned her eyes toward him, surprise flickering through her calm gaze.
She had not expected Alaric Von Seraph to surrender so decisively.
Alaric Von Seraph's expression was relaxed, almost indifferent, but his eyes carried a quiet firmness.
He understood very well that with his strength, winning first place was close to impossible. The true hope of Imperial Academy lay in Zora.
