The Nonexistent War (Third Update)

Steel Country Embassy.

After enjoying Her Majesty the Queen's banquet, Etke was a little drunk.

The banquet had already reached its final stage, yet the invited nobles were still gathered at the Steel Country Embassy.

Today was a day worth celebrating with national flags raised high, and the Iron Forgers who had claimed this honor naturally became the center of attention.

The older Iron Forgers dealt with the nobles surrounding them, while Etke was encircled by noble heirs his own age.

Most of these noble heirs were studying in Nolan, and quite a few of them had played Holy Spirit.

"I told you, I can go even with Foya!"

After drinking, Etke shed his usual humility. Showing the side expected of a young man, he began boasting about his performance on the battlefield.

"In the words of the Spellcaster Forum, Lord Etke and Master Foya are fifty-fifty."

"But Lord Etke was solo-killed twice by Master Foya in the finals."

A younger noble heir instantly punctured everyone's praise of Etke, leaving him unsure how to respond.

"My apologies, Lord Etke. He's still young and doesn't know any better."

The child's parents immediately rushed over and dragged the troublesome brat away. Watching this, Etke's drunken mind sobered by half.

"Lord Etke, don't listen to a child's nonsense. Come... let us congratulate our champion once more."

A noble heir raised his wineglass again, preparing to toast Etke, but Etke shook his head and set his own glass back on the dining table.

It was true that he had won the Holy Spirit Open Tournament, but that did not mean he was stronger than Foya. In every one of the five finals matches, Foya had kept him firmly suppressed.

Without his teammates' support, he would have lost terribly.

Etke understood that perfectly well. Now