Competition Registration

"Dean Horace, I acknowledge the caliber of the Mecha Martial Arts Competition, but that is not grounds for using it to override the academy's internal selection process. Our academy's Seed Candidates are equally exceptional. If we follow Instructor Bach's reasoning, it would be unfair to our outstanding students."

"Seconded." Two people beside him raised their hands. Bach looked over and saw that they were also instructors from the senior years.

Horace and Carlisle, the two vice deans with the greatest authority, exchanged glances and nodded to each other. Then Horace looked toward Bach.

"Instructor Bach, external competition results should not take priority over internal results. However, we respect the value represented by those results, so we approve the first proposal Lindbergh put forward."

"If you had watched his battle footage, you would definitely believe what I'm saying!" Bach fixed his sharp gaze on the crowd and argued his case.

"Even if we had watched it, we would still make the same decision, because external competition results cannot be the sole standard. If this student truly possesses the ability you claim he does, he will earn a place in the Strongest Ranking Competition." Horace spoke solemnly. As the one in charge of the council, rules outweighed everything else.

As for whether Lindbergh had any selfish motives, that was not within his consideration. Lindbergh's proposal conformed to the rules, and that was enough.

"I reserve my opinion. I will definitely fight for him to enter the starting lineup." Bach swept his gaze around the room, said no more, and sat down.

"Perhaps next year would be possible, but this year, I don't think he is much better than our outstanding students." Lindbergh sneered. He had no respect at all for Bach's attempt to squeeze out a senior student.

Once Bach sat down,