A massive interface appeared in the air above the arena.
『Once again, please say the word "accept" to proceed with the Duel.』
"Accept," I muttered.
Somewhere across from me, Lucien must have said the same thing.
「FORMAL DUEL CONFIRMED」 Duel Type: Noble Challenge Victory Conditions:
• Force opponent's surrender • Render opponent unable to continue • Opponent
crosses the boundary • Instructor intervention Spectator interference
prohibited. Mana restrictions: None. Duel Commencement: 10 seconds.』
Across the sand, Lucien slowly lowered his rapier, tucking his free hand behind his lower back with immaculate, textbook form.
His expression shifted dramatically.
The blinding, messy panic that had consumed him back at the Class 1-B doorway was completely gone, swept away by the familiar, high-society arrogance that had probably been drilled into him since childhood…. Hmm, maybe not since Aveline said he was once kind
