Ai Luli watched Senior Pandora hurry off the platform, and a smug smile immediately spread across her face.
Judy beside her was also full of surprise, utterly unable to imagine that Ai Luli would say something so improper on an occasion like this.
In the backstage area, a hint of astonishment appeared on Dark's face as well. He had thought Senior Ai Luli would at most offer a few words of blessing, but he hadn't expected it to turn out like this...
Fortunately, Ai Luli had not named that "he" on the spot, so "he" would not become the target of public criticism.
Do I have to thank her for holding back?
Dark thought with some amusement, then saw the bright-red-faced Senior Pandora approaching the backstage area at speed.
But honestly, seeing Senior Pandora's bashful appearance still made him quite happy—
"What are you laughing at?"
Senior Pandora entered the barrier and shot Dark a fierce glare.
Dark glanced around. The contestants for the remaining two matches were all still there. Winnie Skadi in particular was looking their way with eyes full of teasing.
So he blinked, grabbed Senior Pandora's slender wrist behind his back, and ran outside.
Before long, the two arrived in the contestants' passageway.
Ai Luli Clarissa, having descended from the Duelist Platform, wore the expression of a victor as she asked Winnie Skadi, "Have you seen Pandora?"
Winnie shook her head and continued reading with her head lowered.
Even though it was her turn in the next duel, she did not feel the slightest urgency. And after failing to find Dark and Pandora, Ai Luli also left the "backstage area" with a feigned look of dejection.
Only after entering the contestants' passageway did the expression on her face suddenly collapse, and she ducked into the shadows