Win... Won't Lose

Won... we won.

Sophia stared at the word "Victory" displayed on the Magic Web Interface before her. In that instant, all her taut nerves finally relaxed.

When Iron Forger had wiped out their entire team and climbed to the high ground, the despair of defeat had gradually engulfed Sophia. It felt as if someone had gripped her heart tightly and pulled it in every direction.

But they had still won a battle that should have been impossible to win, because Foya was there... At the very last moment, Foya had defended the Nexus Crystal all by herself.

Sophia let go of the Source Crystal Stone mouse and took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from her palm. She had never been this nervous in any match before.

In every magic-related competition in Nolan, whenever Sophia participated, she had always been the most dazzling one. But now, Sophia was more than willing to give that position to Foya...

"There's only one round left."

Over the previous three rounds, Sophia had gained a profound understanding of the gap between herself and Iron Forger. But... she had to admit that as long as Master Foya was there, they would definitely win the next round.

"Master Foya, are you... all right?"

When Sophia looked at Foya, she noticed that something was wrong with her. Foya's petite body was curled up in her chair, trembling slightly.

The sight stirred a maternal instinct Sophia had never possessed before, making her want to pull Foya into her arms.

Foya did not answer Sophia. She did not even glance at her.

"The match will continue. Foya will recover soon enough."

Joshua's voice sounded behind Sophia. Throughout the finals, Joshua had remained in the Hall of Silence with the Knight Order as their coach, in case any unexpected