This was the fourth day of the annual tournament, and today's matches would determine who advanced from the top sixteen to the top eight.
On the way, Luo Sa walked slowly, holding Mila's hand.
From time to time, some Marines recognized Luo Sa.
But this time, the Marines chose to keep their distance. They pointed at Luo Sa's back, most of them venting their dissatisfaction.
Luo Sa had killed Sakartam in the match. Though he had technically done nothing wrong, there would surely be no shortage of private accusations.
After all, most people disliked those who repaid kindness with betrayal.
"Luo Sa, you owe us an explanation!"
On the way, Hina approached him. The disappointment on her face was clear.
"I told you Sakartam wanted to kill me. You didn't believe me?" Luo Sa raised an eyebrow.
"Kill you? He saved your life before. Why would he want to kill you now?" Hina's face was full of anger.
"Save me? It was all part of his scheme."
"He deliberately had Lieutenant Commander Rujeni tell me where the Twin Sword Pirates were, then used it as an excuse to make his move and silence me."
"Actually, he just wanted to use the Twin Sword Pirates to kill me!" Luo Sa calmly explained.
"And those rumors we heard before? Sakartam spread those, too."
"He wanted me to hold back during the fight, then find a chance to kill me."
Hina's expression shifted several times. After a moment, she asked with difficulty, "Is everything you said true?"
"I've explained myself. Whether you believe me is up to you!"
Luo Sa shrugged indifferently and started walking, still holding Mila's hand.
Hina stared fixedly at Luo Sa's back. After a moment, she turned and walked away.
"Big brother, I believe you."
Mila squeezed Luo Sa's