On the way back, Luo Sa and Hina walked side by side, while Mila skipped along ahead by herself like an angel.
"Hey, hey, could that be Sky Bird Luo Sa?"
"That's definitely him—the one who defeated two Marine Captains head-on! They say he has Admiral Potential!"
Every now and then, passersby recognized Luo Sa, and their praises rang out.
"Admiral Potential, huh? Congratulations, Luo Sa," Hina said, eyes narrowed as she sincerely shared in his happiness.
"Hm? Is that Luo Sa?"
"So that's Luo Sa?"
"Hmph, Admiral Potential? What a shameless claim. If Sakartam hadn't risked prison to go and save him, he'd probably be dead by now!"
"Yeah, that's right. I heard Sakartam has to place in the top ten this time to avoid prison. Otherwise, he'll be spending the New Year in jail!"
"What? The top ten? That's way too hard!"
Just then, two Marines walked past Luo Sa, talking in low voices.
Whether by intention or accident, Luo Sa and Hina heard them clearly.
"Sakartam," Luo Sa murmured, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Hina bit her lip, looking very worried for Sakartam.
It was a sleepless night.
As the sun rose, a new day of the annual festival began.
The competition was now down to the round of 32, with the draw already underway.
Soon, the names began appearing on the bracket.
"Sakartam!"
When Luo Sa saw his opponent, his brow furrowed.
First two captains, and now Sakartam. His luck really wasn't great.
"Wait, let me see who Sky Bird Luo Sa is up against!"
"No way. It's Sakartam!"
"Sakartam? What's the problem?"
"The problem? There's a huge problem!"
"Haven't you heard what happened between the two of them?"
As the bracket was revealed, everyone who knew about Luo Sa and Sakartam's history began discussing it.