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At that moment, the atmosphere among everyone present grew tense and hostile.
As if sensing that a storm was coming, the outstanding knights renowned throughout Hagun Academy glanced at one another, their eyes revealing the same emotions.
Fighting spirit!
Battle intent!
Sharpness!
Ferocity!
With the atmosphere like this, it was impossible for it not to become tense and hostile.
Among them, only two people seemed completely detached from the situation, idly standing by.
"They really started clashing the moment they met."
Luo Zhen raised an eyebrow, looking quite interested.
"There's nothing wrong with that. It feels pretty interesting, doesn't it?"
The other person was Mibarai Izuru. As if watching a friendly social gathering, he looked at everyone with a carefree grin.
"Aren't you going to join in, Senior?"
Luo Zhen posed this question to Mibarai Izuru.
"You're one to talk, Junior. As the most mysterious new student in Hagun Academy, we're all looking forward to seeing how you perform and witnessing your strength."
Mibarai Izuru had no intention of getting involved at all. He shrugged as if the matter had nothing to do with him, then gave Luo Zhen a cute smile.
Up ahead, among the people locked in a tense standoff, someone finally grew tired of waiting.
"Senior Todo."
Stella, who had little patience, stepped forward first and looked at Todo Touka, asking eagerly,
"Luo Zhen said you seemed to want to fight us."
Everyone's gazes immediately focused on Todo Touka.
Yet, under the gazes of everyone present, Todo Touka showed no trace of stage fright. Unlike her previous gentle demeanor, she seemed to have completely entered the realm of a swordsman—calm yet imposing.
"That is correct. Just as Anjiro-san said, ever since I saw the two of you compete, I have wanted to test myself against you."