The sky was a murky gray, and velvet-like clouds blocked out the sunlight. A damp, oppressive air hung over the Knight Institute Arena.
From afar, low rumbles of thunder echoed across the broad battle stage from time to time.
Kuse approached Lanchi with extremely intimidating steps.
Hughberlian immediately stepped in front of Lanchi and warily watched Kuse. If Kuse showed any intention of attacking, she would not worry about her duties in the Student Union. She would treat Kuse as an enemy and strike.
Noticing Hughberlian, Kuse stopped for the time being.
"What's the matter? You've got a pretty good figure and body."
Kuse looked Hughberlian up and down as she stood before Lanchi. He made no effort to hide the lewd thoughts in his eyes as he spoke with blatant aggression.
"..."
Hughberlian's gaze gradually turned cold.
"Come to think of it, you're Duke Migaiya's daughter, aren't you?"
Kuse seemed to have noticed something. After a moment of surprise, his tone grew even more frivolous.
"I don't mind. A filthy thing like you probably won't be wanted by anyone anyway. Why not come back to the Yarolan Kingdom with me? I'll make sure you experience the strength of humanity."
He burst out laughing after saying this.
His contemptuous words seemed almost eager for Hughberlian to make the first move.
That way, no matter how he retaliated or what he did, none of it would count as his responsibility.
"The Yarolan Royal Academy really does have an all-star lineup..."
Even Hughberlian, who usually had a good temper, had veins beginning to throb on her forehead.
Phoenix, Karen, and Kuse were each more formidable than the last.
By comparison, Adams was actually a rare normal person, with a rather refined and pleasant appearance.
Hughberlian struggled to suppress her anger.
She was