The Lineup Is Set

"Even if they wanted to replace some of their fighters with people we knew nothing about and catch us off guard with unfamiliar abilities, they could only make changes in the C-Rank battles at most."

"After all, there were only so many capable people at B-Rank. It was impossible for anyone beyond our expectations to appear. I wonder if my old rival Simon had improved over the past few years."

Hearing the Spellcaster's words, the Young Master smiled dismissively.

After traveling around the world for so long, who knew how much stronger he had become? Confidence showed at the corners of his mouth.

"As for the C-Rank Ranked Battle, Brother Fang Ran is a newly awakened rookie anyway. It makes no difference who they replace him with, so don't worry."

However, hearing him say that, Fang Ran, still in the Spellcaster's arms, wore a solemnly bewildered expression.

Even though that sounds perfectly reasonable, why do I feel like I've been used in Tian Ji Horse Racing?

"Then we'll have to trouble the Young Master, the Magician, and Mu Cheng again this time."

Seeing the Young Master's confident smile, Fusu looked toward the Magician and Mu Cheng in turn and smiled faintly.

Aside from their small numbers, the Night Bureau's combat strength at every rank was highly reliable. The three of them were outstanding even among B-Ranks.

Their overwhelming victory over their opponents in the B-Rank division of the last National War was the best proof of that.

"Don't celebrate too early, you young people. Whether we can win this National War still depends on the outcome of the final A-Rank battle."

Seeing the Night Bureau members relax with soft laughter, the uncle grinned and pulled everyone back from their optimism.

"Indeed. Since we can't participate in the team battle, the