Other than Saint Marian Academy, even Ocean Magic Guidance Academy and Sky Magic Guidance Academy, which had the highest starting scores, only averaged five points per person. They had to win four more duels than they lost in a single morning just to qualify to dine at the Blue Restaurant.
That was indeed not so easy to achieve.
Dark asked for a menu and continued, "Where are Senior Pandora and Senior Winnie?"
"Who knows? Probably on their way to find someone to duel," Gina Grant said flatly.
Ai Luli Clarissa smiled faintly. "The stronger contestants avoid her, while she can't be bothered to duel the weaker ones. We ran into her twice, and both times she was chasing someone."
Gina Grant said, "Mainly because today's round isn't very difficult. The other academies can hardly pose a threat to us."
Ai Luli Clarissa said, "That's also the advantage we earned through our efforts in the first two rounds."
Gina Grant said, "Indeed. The advantage brought by consecutive championships is simply too great. It leaves the outcome of the third round with less suspense. But that's an issue with the format, not us."
"Not entirely," Ai Luli Clarissa said. "Today's matches can only be considered a warm-up. The rules restrict duels between contestants, preventing them from fully displaying their abilities. Tomorrow will bring opportunities for a comeback."
Dark smiled. "That's right. Today is only a redistribution of points; tomorrow is the real fight. Still, if you want to enjoy dueling, today is your only chance. Tomorrow, we probably won't be able to make moves so freely."
Ai Luli Clarissa said, "That depends on how the specific rules are implemented. For example, how often 'Duel Time' appears."
Dark said, "Those deliberately vague areas were probably left as room for adjustment precisely to prevent