Hu Bin and the others could only watch Esdeath in silence. After a long, painful struggle, she finally began to calm down.
Hu Jiaxing spoke slowly. "Who won and who lost no longer matters. I know you don't want to be tied down. Now it's up to you to see whether you can get past this hurdle!"
Esdeath gave a bitter smile. "I lost. I lost completely and utterly. I was far too obsessed. But now it's over, and I feel lighter!"
Hu Bin spoke up as well. "I'm just like you. A certain someone beat me so badly I couldn't fight back, and then he gloated about it. But who knows what the future holds? Even if I lose, I'll keep working until I beat that certain someone!"
The veins on Hu Jiaxing's forehead nearly popped. What do you mean, a certain someone? You might as well announce my ID number!
Esdeath smiled at Hu Bin. "You're right. So I'll keep working hard too. See you at the next Elite Four Assessment. I won't lose again!"
With that, Esdeath ignored the other two. After saying her piece to Hu Bin, she left without another word.
Jin Dalong didn't mind. As long as Esdeath came to take the Elite Four Assessment, that was enough.
Hu Jiaxing's face darkened. So I came all this way just to be used!
She didn't even acknowledge me!
Hu Jiawang snickered beside him. Seeing his older brother like this was simply too satisfying!
Hu Jiaxing turned to Hu Bin. "So, are you heading to Hoenn next?"
Hu Bin nodded. "Yes, I'm leaving tomorrow. I want to get there early. Hoenn will soon face one Ultra Beast outbreak after another, after all. I need to get familiar with the terrain and lead a team!"
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