Chi Tong still wore the same calm expression, without the slightest ripple in his heterochromatic eyes.
Maki Shinichi's gaze was somewhat complicated, but he quickly regained his composure.
The other members of both teams looked at one another as well. The atmosphere was neither tense nor relaxed.
Mu Shenyi was the first to break the silence. Looking at Chi Tong with a hint of curiosity in his voice, he asked, "Are you here to watch Sannoh Industrial High School's game too?"
In his view, only a top powerhouse like Sannoh could make Ryonan come all this way specifically to watch.
Chi Tong did not hide anything and answered directly in an even tone, "After all, Sannoh will eventually become an obstacle in Ryonan's path."
The Hainan players' expressions instantly turned strange at Chi Tong's answer.
To call Sannoh an obstacle—just how confident was he in his own strength, or how little did he think of Sannoh Industrial High School?
"I really don't know whether you're confident or simply arrogant."
Mu Shenyi looked at Chi Tong and shook his head helplessly, his voice carrying mixed emotions. Even he could no longer clearly describe how he felt about Chi Tong.
To say he admired him, Chi Tong did possess strength worthy of admiration. Leading Ryonan to defeat Hainan was proof enough. To say he feared him, Chi Tong's tactics and leadership truly did make him wary. Yet to call him arrogant, Chi Tong undeniably had the capital to be arrogant. The Ryonan he led remained undefeated, so it was no wonder he looked down on everyone.
Chi Tong seemed unconcerned by Mu Shenyi's judgment. He merely glanced at him and replied calmly, "Whether it's confidence or arrogance, we'll know once the results are out."
There was no point in saying any more