The atmosphere in the Infirmary was heavy and solemn.
Tang Wulin leaned against the headboard. Though his body was still weak, his eyes were brighter than ever. Looking at the companions gathered around him, he slowly announced the lineup for the final team battle.
"For the final team battle, we need our strongest lineup—and the one best suited to counter them."
Tang Wulin swept his gaze over them, his voice steady and firm:
"Gu Yue, Wu Siduo, Wang Qiu'er."
Tang Wulin deliberately paused after calling those three names.
"You three will be our core fighting force. Gu Yue will control the elements across the entire arena, Wu Siduo will handle surprise attacks and assassination, and Qiu'er will hold Long Yue in check head-on."
Then he looked at the other four:
"Yuanen, Yue Zhengyu."
Yuanen Yehui and Yue Zhengyu exchanged a glance and nodded together.
"You two will handle the front line. Yuanen will lead the attack, and Yue Zhengyu will support her. You must keep Dai Yueyan and Su Mu occupied."
"Xie Xie."
"Here!" Xie Xie immediately straightened his back.
"Your job is to roam, working with Wu Siduo to find openings while protecting Xu Lizhi."
Finally, Tang Wulin looked at the fair-skinned, plump figure.
"Li Zhi."
Xu Lizhi rubbed his round belly and gave an honest smile. "Class monitor, just say the word. I'll do whatever you tell me."
"In this match, you're our only support and our lifeline. We can't afford to be short a single bun," Tang Wulin said earnestly.
Xu Lizhi nodded emphatically. "Don't worry, I'll keep everyone full! Not just full—there'll be plenty to spare!"
Warmth welled up in Tang Wulin's heart as he looked at those seven familiar faces.
"Our lineup: Gu Yue, Wu Siduo, Wang Qiu'er, Xu Lizhi, Yuanen Yehui, Yue Zhengyu, and