They had no choice. The Noble House was temporarily in the lead, after all.
Helping the team with the highest score attack the team in second place at a time like this would only widen the gap, wouldn't it?
The Fool House currently ranked fourth in points, but once the points converted from credits were included, they could rank third.
They proceeded steadily and with a clear goal: keep the point gap from widening and cling tightly to the leaders' coattails.
Of course, it would be even better if they could seize that enormous rare treasure chest and vault their academy points straight to the top.
It had been a long time since the Fool House had fought such a wealthy battle.
This year, several exceptionally capable students had emerged from the Fool House. Everyone was quietly exerting themselves, aiming for the Academy Cup.
Edwin was hard-pressed on all sides, struggling to cope, and was just about unable to keep circling around.
That dragon BOSS was equally disappointing. Under Winnie Skadi's relentless bombardment, it was already on the verge of death. The treasure chest it guarded behind it shone with a brilliant radiance, drawing everyone's attention.
The perspective suddenly shifted.
In another projection, Dulong and Rose, two third-year members of the Noble House, received the signal Edwin had secretly released and abruptly accelerated toward him.
However, a fourth-year team from the Knight Academy nearby caught wind of the commotion and rushed in their direction.
Based on their routes, the two sides were about to meet at the corner ahead.
With Joey covering her retreat, Angie had escaped the pursuit of the Fool House third-years. Unable to rendezvous with Anna, she discovered a new secret chamber.
Without hesitation, she slipped inside.
Anna, meanwhile, had not even waited at their meeting